Hines Edward Ward Jr. was born on March 8, 1976, in Seoul, South Korea. His heritage is mixed; his mother is Korean and his father is African American. Although born in Korea, Ward was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Forest Park High School, where he excelled as a quarterback and earned the Clayton County Offensive Player of the Year title twice. Ward later attended the University of Georgia, where he played multiple positions, including wide receiver and quarterback. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft.
Ward married Simone Rouse in 2001, and the couple had a son named Jaden. The marriage ended in divorce in 2010. He later married Lindsey Georgalas Ward. Hines, Lindsey, and Jaden live in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
With a net worth estimated at $16 million, Ward has demonstrated a commitment to philanthropy, particularly focused on supporting underprivileged and mixed-race children. He founded the Hines Ward Helping Hands Foundation, committing $1 million to causes that empower biracial children, especially those with Korean heritage. One of his notable initiatives includes organizing "hope-sharing" events aimed at creating awareness and driving social change for multiracial Korean youth.
Ward has also faced challenges. On July 9, 2011, he was arrested in DeKalb County, Georgia, for driving under the influence. The charge was later reduced to reckless driving under a plea agreement. As part of the sentence, he was required to complete 80 hours of community service, pay a $2,000 fine, and serve one year on probation.
Hines Ward enjoyed a prolific 14-season career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, becoming one of the franchise’s most iconic players. He retired as the Steelers' all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. One of just eight players at the time of his retirement to record over 1,000 career receptions, Ward concluded his career with 1,000 receptions, 12,083 receiving yards, and 85 touchdown receptions.
He was instrumental in leading the Steelers to victory in two Super Bowls, earning championship rings in Super Bowl XL (2006) and Super Bowl XLIII (2009). His performance in Super Bowl XL, where he was named Super Bowl MVP, solidified his legacy. Ward was also selected to the Pro Bowl four consecutive times from 2001 to 2004 and was named team MVP three times.
| Birth Date: | 8 Mar, 1976 |
| Age: | 44 yrs |
| Occupations: | American football player Restaurateur Sports administrator |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Seoul |
| Education: | Forest Park High School University of Georgia |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American football player, wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Net Worth 2021: | 16 million |
