Top Hines Ward Cards to Collect
In the long and storied history of the astonishingly successful Pittsburgh franchise, 29 of the players who donned the black and gold have been named to the Hall of Fame. And even though Hines Ward has yet to have his bust placed in the hallowed halls of Canton, Ohio, his name will forever be spoken in reverence amongst some of the grittiest football fans in the NFL – a fanbase that demands only the best and most rugged players to step onto Heinz Field. And should Ben Roethlisberger ever make the Hall, the first person he will acknowledge is his no.1 receiver Hines Ward.
Known as one of the toughest wide receivers if not overall players of his era, Ward could do it all – return kicks, take the ball on end-around handoffs, and especially block – not to mention his 1,000 receptions and over 12,000 reception yards – all while missing an ACL in one of his knees since he was a child. It’s enough to make you shake your head. What was Hines Ward made of?
Wave your Terrible Towel while you check out but a few of the Hines Ward cards you should collect.
Top Hines Ward Cards
2005 Topps Football Golden Anniversary Glistening Gold #GG3 Hines Ward
Player info
• two-time super bowl winner (XL and XLIII)
• 85 career touchdowns
Set info
• 440 card set with five “golden” parallels
card back
• vitals and career stats up to that point in his career with a short write up on his unique toughness
1998 Bowman Chrome® Football Refractor #27 Hines Ward RC
Player info
• Super Bowl XL MVP
• Known as one of the most vicious blocking receivers in history, even if it meant him being dubbed a dirty player and being the reason for the “hines ward” rule (no blindside blocks)
Card info
• 220 card set
• five parallels – Golden anniversary, GA refractors, interstate, Interstate refractors, and refractors
card back
• Total college stats and an “I do it all” recap of his resume, wide variety of skills, and trivia including how he was drafted by the marlins
2006 Topps Football Chrome® Ring Of Honor Hines Ward Super Bowl MVP #RH40 Hines Ward
Player info
• Four-time pro bowler
• four consecutive pro bowls
Card info
• 270 card set
card back
• super bowl XL Stats and a quote from coach bill cowher
1998 Topps Football #341 Hines Ward RC
Player info
• Drafted by the steelers in the third round of the 1998 Draft
• 1000 career receptions and 12,083 career receiving yards
Card info
• 360 card set
card back
• Vitals, college stats (Georgia), and a short bio stating that he can play WR, RB, kick returner, or if need be (if Kordell stewart is out) – QB.
2011 Topps Football Triple Threads #TTAR-13 Hines Ward 1/1
Player info
• named to two-consecutive all-league teams
• set then-team records for receptions (112) and touchdowns (12) since broken by Antonio brown
Card info
• 136 card set
• all base cards serial numbered
card back
• A congratulations, a certificate of authenticity and a bespoke stat: ward entered the 2011 season with 954 receptions – more than the next two highest Pittsburgh player combined
