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TheSTEELERS2005 PROFILES
WEDNESDAY 02.01.06
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HinesWARD
#86 8th year 6’0” 215 lbs. Georgia
2005 statistics: 69 receptions, 975 yards, 11 touchdowns … Career statistics: 574 receptions, 7,030 yards, 52 touchdowns … 2005 Playoffs: 10 receptions, 137 yards, 2 touchdowns … Steelers all-time receptions leader, who ranks second in receiving yardage and touchdown receptions …
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flashing a trademark smile after every snap … Has caught at least one touchdown in seven consecutive postseason games … Played QB, RB and WR at the University of Georgia … Named a team captain for the first time this season … Co-MVP of Steelers, along with defensive tackle Casey Hampton.
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Playing in first Super Bowl … Holds Steelers’ record for consecutive regular-season games with at least one reception (119) … Signed the largest contract in team history prior to the start of the season after a holdout in training camp … Loved for his bluecollar approach to playing and his penchant for
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