Guys ask me, 'Why are you always smiling?' Are you kidding? I'm in the NFL, that's why!

- Hines Ward

It's well known that I play aggressively. When I'm not doing that, I'm not doing my job.

- Hines Ward

I was a lost child. I wasn't accepted in the black community because I was Korean, and I wasn't accepted in the Korean community because I was black

- Hines Ward

The black and gold runs deep in me and I will remain a Steeler for life.

- Hines Ward

I want to be the guy who catches the game-winning touchdown.

- Hines Ward

And for me to have my name mentioned among some of the Super Bowl MVPs that played in the Super Bowl, words can't describe it. It's totally a dream c…

- Hines Ward

My mom used to tell me, 'I live every day of my life for you.' I understand that now. The older I get, the more I understand.

- Hines Ward

As players and coaches, we all want to reach our goal. It's up to us to go out there and perform.

- Hines Ward

My whole life I've been trying to prove people wrong. I ended up beating everything.

- Hines Ward