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Is Steelers former wide receiver Hines Ward a Hall of Fame snub?

By Michelle Kotts

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 4: Wide receiver Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the football against safety Reggie Nelson #20 of the Cincinnati Bengals after catching a pass during a game at Heinz Field on December 4, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 35-7. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 4: Wide receiver Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the football against safety Reggie Nelson #20 of the Cincinnati Bengals after catching a pass during a game at Heinz Field on December 4, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 35-7. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /
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Hines Ward #86 of the  Steelers r(Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
Hines Ward #86 of the  Steelers r(Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /

Total Yards

Hines Ward has 12,083 total receiving yards. So when it comes to total yards receiving yes, Ward comes out on the low end; there is no argument.  Only Tim Brown, Michael Irvin, and Tim Brown have fewer total receiving yards than Hines Ward. However, that makes Ward 7th out of all the other receivers to land in the Hall of Fame. When a receiver’s total yard exceeds at least three other receivers already in the Hall, it’s obvious he’s not getting fair consideration.

Receptions

Hines Ward finished his career with 1000 receptions. With his 1000 receptions, he finished ahead of Michael Irvin at 750, Calvin Johnson, 731, Randy Moss 982, and Andre Reed 951, Art Monk 940.  Finishing close to even with Ward was Issac Bruce 1024, and Terrell Owens with 1078.

Only Tim Brown, Cris Carter, and Marvin Harrison finished well ahead of Hines Ward by at least 94 receptions. However, none exceed Ward by more than 102 receptions.

Touchdowns

When it comes to overall touchdowns, one can argue the other receivers are better than Ward. Wards’ total of 85 exceeds only Monk, Johnson, and Michael Irvin. Reed does surpass Ward but only by two touchdowns, Issac Bruce only by Six. The remaining five receivers eclipse Ward by a minimum of 15 touchdowns to a max of 71.  Still, Ward, overall,  is better than or equal to at least five others currently in the Hall of Fame.

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