Wednesday night, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its 15 finalists for its 2023 class. Neither James Harrison or Hines Ward were part of the list, finishing their candidacy as one of the 28 semifinalists. Meaning, neither player has a chance to make it into Canton next summer.
Ward spent his entire career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, 1998 to 2011, and is the team’s career leader in all significant receiving categories. He caught 1000 passes for 12,083 yards and 85 touchdowns. Ward was named to four Pro Bowls and was Super Bowl XL’s MVP, hauling in five receptions for 123 yards and a touchdown pass from Antwaan Randle El to beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-10.