Hines Ward will block his way into the Hall of Fame

The former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, who was released March 1, gave a tearful press conference Tuesday.

Hines Ward announces his retirement at a Steelers press conference, and BTSC muses on his career.

PITTSBURGH, March 20 (UPI) — Hines Ward, a four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, announced his retirement Tuesday after 14 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ward, 36, owns Steelers' records with 1000 receptions, 12083 receiving yards and 85 receiving

By MJD By MJD | Shutdown Corner – 19 hours ago Getty ImagesAs a wide receiver, Hines Ward was very good. As a blocker at the wide receiver position, Ward was the best and most dangerous in the history of the NFL. Figuring out how to balance those two

The sun may have set on Steelers WR Hines Ward's career, but it's rising on the next generation of Steelers dominance. One final goodbye to No. 86.