When you think of what it means to be a Pittsburgh Steeler, there are several names that come to mind. But for those who were in the building, one name seems to stand above all else: WR Hines Ward. He was a legend to his coaches and teammates.
And on Tuesday, Ward took a step toward becoming a permanent legend in the annals of football history. He was named a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, the only one of four former Steelers to make the list. It’s a great honor for someone who devoted himself to the Steelers with his full heart and body.