Hines Ward

A former wide receiver of the NFL, Hines Ward has won many titles in his career. The Korean-American is a football coach, and he has played for the Pittsburg Steelers. Following his football career, he has done many endeavors and has appeared in many films and TV shows. He is also an entrepreneur and is the first Korean American to win the MVP Award.

Well, how well do you know about Hines Ward? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Hines Ward’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Hines Ward to date.

Biography and Early Life

Hines Edward Ward Jr. was born on March 8, 1976, in Seoul, South Korea. He is the son of Hines Ward Sr. and Kim Younghee. During his early childhood, he has moved to many places including East Point, Georgia, and Germany. After the divorce of his parents, he used to live with his mother.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Hines Ward in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Hines Ward’s age is 45 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 8 March 1976. Though, he is 6′ 0″ in feet and inches and 183 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 205 lbs in Pound and 93 kg in Kilograms.

Education

He went to the Forest Park High School under coach Mike Parris. During that time, he was named as Clayton County Offensive Player of the Year. He was highly athletic from a young age. Later, he went to the University of Georgia and started playing for the Georgia Bulldog Football team.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Hines Ward was first married to Simone Ward. The couple has a son, Jaden. They divorced in 2010. In 2014, he got married to Lindsey Georgalas-Ward. He currently lives with his wife in Sandy Springs, Georgia. He has got many tattoos including his name in Korean.

Is Hines Ward Gay?

Hines Ward has been successfully married to his wife. He was also previously married and is the father of a son. To call him gay or bisexual will be very unfair. His sexual orientation is straight as he has never been interested in men.

Professional Career

At the 1998 NFL Draft, Hines Ward was one of the top five receivers. However, his value was dropped after it was found that he did not have an ACL. In the third round, he was drafted by the Pittsburg Steelers. His contract was for three years, and his debut was against the Baltimore Ravens.

In the 1999 season, he made 7 touchdowns and 61 catches. Following his success, he extended his contract with the Steelers for four years. The year 2001 was the best season of his career. His contract was again extended, and he went on to play for the Steelers until 2011. During his career, he averaged 12.1 receiving points and 85 touchdowns.

After retiring from professional football, Hines Ward became an offensive intern of Pittsburg Steelers in 2017. In 2019, he was named as the coach of the New Rok Jets. Apart from football, he is active in multiple fields. In 2012, he was seen in the movie ‘The Dark Knight Rises’.

He has also participated in Dancing with the Stars and won it. Ward was also seen in ‘Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off’. From 2012 to 2015, he was the studio analyst of ‘Football Night in America’ on NBC. He has also been a part of HLN and CNN. Hines Ward was seen in the TV series called ‘Walking Dead’.

Awards

Hines Ward is a two-time Super Bowl Champion. In 1998, he won the Outback Bowl. He was named the Most Valuable Player of the Super Bowl. He was named four times for the Pro Bowl. Additionally, Hines is the winner of Dancing with the Stars Season 12. He was named as an honorary ambassador of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Hines Ward in 2021

As of 2021, The estimated net worth of Hines Ward is $20 million. In his career, he has done many endeavors. His first contract with the Pittsburg Steelers was $885,000. In 2001, it was worth $9.5 million. This was further increased to $25.83 and $22 million in 2005 and 2009, respectively.

Part of his wealth also comes from his career as a businessman. He was the co-owner of a bar, The Locker Room. He also has a wine bar, Vines and a restaurant Table 86 in Seven Fields, Pennsylvania. In addition to this, he was won Dancing with the Stars and has appeared in many films and TV shows.

A man who played for one team, Hines Ward serves as an influential for many. He was won many awards from his career as a football player. He witnessed tough life as he did not receive any support from his father. Hines Ward is active in multiple fields including sports, television, radio, and films.