The fifth time was not a charm for former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward. The Professional Football Hall of Fame announced the finalists for the 2021 Class, and Ward was scorned … again.
During Hines’ 14-year career in Pittsburgh, he was voted for four Pro Bowls and helped the Steelers win two Super Bowls. Ward was named MVP of the 2006 Super Bowl, a rare honor for a wide receiver. He ended his career with 1,000 receptions, 12,083 reception yards and 85 touchdowns.
The 15 finalists of the modern era, including former Steelers guard Alan Faneca, will be reduced to a maximum of five nominees and announced during the annual NFL Honors broadcast on Saturday, February 6.
Bill Cowher and former security guards Troy Polamalu and Donnie Shell are awaiting their introduction to the Hall, which has been delayed due to the pandemic. The 2020 Centenary Class and the 2021 Class will be introduced in separate ceremonies during a weekend full of stars that HOF coined “Twice the Fun in 21”.