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Curt Popejoy

Brian Billick calls former Steelers WR Hines Ward a ‘slam dunk’ for the HOF

When someone asks how you describe a Pittsburgh Steeler, a few names come to mind. Joe Green, Jack Lambert, Ben Roethlisberger and yes, Hines Ward.  Ward excelled in an era when receivers had to fight for every inch and the rules didn’t favor them.

Despite that, Ward is one of only 13 receivers to ever catch at least 1,000 passes and has twice been a Super Bowl champion. He was the MVP of Super Bowl XL MVP. The one thing he can’t put on his resume yet is Pro Football Hall of Famer but all of Steeler Nation hopes it comes soon.

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