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PITTSBURGH, March 20 (UPI) — Hines Ward, a four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, announced his retirement Tuesday after 14 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ward, 36, owns Steelers' records with 1000 receptions, 12083 receiving yards and 85 receiving

Retired Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Hines Ward, left, embraces coach Mike Tomlin after Ward announced his retirement from the NFL at the Steeler's offices in Pittsburgh Tuesday, March 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) / by Gene J. Puskar,

AP Hines Ward announced his retirement after 14 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday. (Gene J. Puskar / Associated Press) Hines Ward believes he still can play football. The longtime Pittsburgh wide receiver known for his high-wattage smile

The Steelers receiver was an excellent blocker and a Super Bowl most valuable player, but will it be enough to get into Canton?

The former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, who was released March 1, gave a tearful press conference Tuesday.

By SCOTT BROWN Former Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Hines Ward wipes his eye while announcing his retirement from the NFL at the Steeler's offices in Pittsburgh Tuesday, March 20, 2012. (Associated Press — Gene J. Puskar) Wide receiver Hines Ward,

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Steelers beat writer Ed Bouchette checks in with Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan.

The sun may have set on Steelers WR Hines Ward's career, but it's rising on the next generation of Steelers dominance. One final goodbye to No. 86.

Despite having his chin up as he was released from the Pittsburgh Steelers back on March 1, Hines Ward can no longer fake through what's lying in his heart. So rather than slip into a uniform other than the gold and black one he has worn on his back

After being released from the Pittsburgh Steelers in the early days of the 2012 offseason, lifetime Steeler wide receiver Hines Ward announced his retirement Tuesday afternoon. Ward has been one of the most consistent wide

The Steelers announced that they will not renew the contract of longtime receiver Hines Ward, who will become a free agent.

So Hines Ward won't be with the Pittsburgh Steelers any more. Now in our information-crazed, everyone's-an-expert life we live in, this is where the rumors could begin at some point. It's like a puzzle, isn't it? The Ravens could use another wide

By Steve Wyche NFL.com By Steve Wyche NFL.com With deserving wide receivers such as Andre Reed, Tim Brown and Cris Carter being kept out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the wall could be a high one for Hines Ward to climb once he becomes eligible.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have decided to release Hines Ward from his contract. The franchise's president posted the information on the team's website.

By Nate Davis, USA TODAY If Ward doesn't play another NFL game, he'd finish with 1000 career catches (8th all time), 12083 receiving yards (18th) and 85 TD catches (13th). He was named to four Pro Bowl teams — a number which doesn't really help his

By Steve Wyche NFL.com By Steve Wyche NFL.com With deserving wide receivers such as Andre Reed, Tim Brown and Cris Carter being kept out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the wall could be a high one for Hines Ward to climb once he becomes eligible.

BY WILL GRAVES, THE ASSOCIATED PRESSPITTSBURGH — Hines Ward's constant, ear-to-ear smile tucked behind a black facemask has been a lasting image for Pittsburgh Steelers fans the past 14 seasons. They won't

The Steelers say they will release veteran wide receiver Hines Ward. Steelers President Art Rooney II said they had a conversation with Ward and told him they planned to release him before next season.

By Steve Wyche NFL.com By Steve Wyche NFL.com With deserving wide receivers such as Andre Reed, Tim Brown and Cris Carter being kept out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the wall could be a high one for Hines Ward to climb once he becomes eligible.

The Hines Ward era of the Pittsburgh Steelers will be coming to an end. The Steelers announced on Wednesday that the team will be releasing Ward after 14.

By Jamison Hensley Wide receiver Hines Ward repeatedly said he would be willing to take a pay cut to remain in Pittsburgh. That apparently didn't matter to the Steelers. Team officials never approached Ward about having his salary reduced,

Ward's 12 TDs tied Louis Lipps' and Buddy Dial's team record and Ward became the first non-kicker to lead the Steelers in scoring. Selected to second consecutive Pro Bowl. 2003 SEASON: Became the first player in Steelers history to surpass 1000

The Steelers announced that they will not renew the contract of longtime receiver Hines Ward, who will become a free agent.

The Steelers announced that they will not renew the contract of longtime receiver Hines Ward, who will become a free agent.

Ward's 12 TDs tied Louis Lipps' and Buddy Dial's team record and Ward became the first non-kicker to lead the Steelers in scoring. Selected to second consecutive Pro Bowl. 2003 SEASON: Became the first player in Steelers history to surpass 1000