On Tuesday morning, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the 26 semifinalists for the Class of 2026. One former Pittsburgh Steelers player made it to this round: WR Hines Ward. There were four Steelers total in the previous round, but LB James Harrison, C Maurkice Pouncey and K Gary Anderson did not make the semifinal round.
But Hines Ward did. He holds the Steelers’ franchise record for receiving yards in a career with 12,083. He also leads all franchise receivers with 85 receiving touchdowns. But to his former Steelers teammate, G Willie Colon, Ward was much more than just an amazing receiver.