Hines E. Ward, Jr. (Korean: 하인스 워드) (born March 8, 1976 in Seoul, South Korea) is a football player who currently plays the wide receiver position for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers. He was voted MVP of Super Bowl XL. Born to a Korean mother and an African American father, he has become an advocate for ethnic minorities in South Korea.
Under the guidance of coach Mike Parris at Forest Park High School in Forest Park, Georgia, Ward showcased his at...
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Hines E. Ward, Jr. (Korean: 하인스 워드) (born March 8, 1976 in Seoul, South Korea) is a football player who currently plays the wide receiver position for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers. He was voted MVP of Super Bowl XL. Born to a Korean mother and an African American father, he has become an advocate for ethnic minorities in South Korea.
Under the guidance of coach Mike Parris at Forest Park High School in Forest Park, Georgia, Ward showcased his athletic skills as a quarterback and was a two-time Clayton County Offensive Player of the Year. He earned All-American honors from Super Prep, Blue Chip Illustrated & USA Today, as well as All-State & Super Southern Top 100 honors.
As a wide receiver for the University of Georgia Bulldogs (1995–1998), Ward's 149 career receptions for 1,965 yards placed him second in team history. He also played tailback and quarterback, and totaled 3,870 all-purpose yards, second only to Herschel Walker in Bulldogs history. In 1996, Hines had 52 receptions for...
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