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Once a Pittsburgh Steeler, always a Pittsburgh Steeler. Former head coach-turned-sports analyst Mike Tomlin made his NBC debut before the 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game, and he used this new opportunity to advocate for one Steelers legend who deserves to be enshrined in Canton, Ohio.
On Thursday, Tomlin argued that legendary Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward deserves to be honored in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
“My golden ticket, unquestionably, goes to Hines Ward,” Tomlin said. “He’s got Hall of Fame numbers. He’s got 1,000 career catches, 12,000 yards, 85 touchdowns and a Super Bowl MVP. But beyond the statistics, it was his style of play. This guy was a predator, not prey. Every defensive player in the National Football League feared Hines Ward. When you played against Hines Ward, you hated him. No DB liked Hines Ward. He would try to take your head off.”
Ward’s stats, individual accolades and Super Bowl championships speak for themselves. But Ward has patiently waited 10 straight years as a Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist. Hopefully, the 2027 class is where Ward can punch his ticket to football immortality.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Mike Tomlin uses NBC debut to push Hall of Fame case for Steelers legend
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On Thursday, Tomlin argued that legendary Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward deserves to be honored in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
“My golden ticket, unquestionably, goes to Hines Ward,” Tomlin said. “He’s got Hall of Fame numbers. He’s got 1,000 career catches, 12,000 yards, 85 touchdowns and a Super Bowl MVP. But beyond the statistics, it was his style of play. This guy was a predator, not prey. Every defensive player in the National Football League feared Hines Ward. When you played against Hines Ward, you hated him. No DB liked Hines Ward. He would try to take your head off.”
Ward’s stats, individual accolades and Super Bowl championships speak for themselves. But Ward has patiently waited 10 straight years as a Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist. Hopefully, the 2027 class is where Ward can punch his ticket to football immortality.
For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any training camp news and updates, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Mike Tomlin uses NBC debut to push Hall of Fame case for Steelers legend
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