Former Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward is among the semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022.
Ward, a semifinalist for the sixth straight year, played 14 seasons for the Steelers, after being selected in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played on two Super Bowl teams and was the MVP of Super Bowl XL.
He had 1,000 career receptions for 12,083 yards and 85 touchdowns. His versatility was always on display with his blocking ability a shining example of that. Ward is a member of the Steelers Hall of Honor.
The Modern Era semifinalists will be trimmed to 15 finalists, and then the Hall of Fame Selection Committee will meet early in 2022 to determine the Class of 2022. The 2022 Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony will be held next August in Canton, Ohio.
Take a look at some of the best photos of WR Hines Ward
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward sideline portrait during a 34 to 15 win over the Baltimore Ravens on September 7, 2003.
The Super Bowl XL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks on Febuary 5, 2006. The Steelers defeated the Seahawks 21-10.
The Super Bowl XL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks on Febuary 5, 2006. The Steelers defeated the Seahawks 21-10.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward makes a diving catch in frontof the Denver secondary as the Pittsburgh Steelers lose to Denver Broncos 17 to 10.
The Super Bowl XLIII game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals on February 1, 2009. The Steelers defeated the Cardinals 27-23.
The Super Bowl XLIII game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals on February 1, 2009. The Steelers defeated the Cardinals 27-23.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward makes a leaping catch as the Pittsburgh Steelers lose to Cleveland Browns 33 to 13.
The Super Bowl XLIII game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals on February 1, 2009. The Steelers defeated the Cardinals 27-23.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward celebrates after a touchdown catch as the Pittsburgh Steelers lose to Denver Broncos 17 to 10.
The Super Bowl XL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks on Febuary 5, 2006. The Steelers defeated the Seahawks 21-10.
September 7, 2003 at Pittsburgh, PA. Hines Ward of the Pittsburgh Steelers makes a reception TD against the Baltimore Ravens. Photo by Mike Fabus, Pittsburgh Steelers.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward (86) leaps into the end zone past Seattle Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant on on a 43-yard touchdown pass from wide receiver Antwaan Randle El in the fourth quarter during the Super Bowl XL football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Wide Receiver Hines ward of the Pittsburgh Steelers scores a TD against the Cincinnati Bengals 11/24/2002 at Pittsburgh. ©Michael Fabus/NFL Photos
