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117 yards is all Hines Ward needs to accrue 10,000 career yards receiving.  A feat only 31 other wide receivers in the whole history of the NFL have been able to do.  It’s certainly amazing to see  how far he’s come as a player and a person, and how much he deserves his shot at history.

“That’s a big deal,” Ward said, almost to himself. “Ten thousand yards? That speaks volumes. When I first came into the league, there was no way 10,000 yards, 800 catches was a goal. I just wanted to play.”

“Ten thousand yards! Not too many people in this league can say they caught 10,000 yards,” Ward said. “Catching 10,000 yards here is like catching 12,000 somewhere else.”

Also, his remark about the 12,000 yards somewhere else argument is legit.  The Steelers have been run-heavy since he’s came into the league.  Albeit recently the pass game has got them to new heights, it’s been dominated by the run.  I can’t even imagine what it would be like to be able to do that, and play for one team for so long.

It’s also amazing the passes he’s caught throws from.  That list includes:

Kordell Stewart, Mike Tomczak, Kent Graham, Tommy Maddox, Charlie Batch, Ben Roethlisberger and Byron Leftwich — plus two others, Jerome Bettis and Antwaan Randle El.

A big old cheer and good luck in attaining your goals goes out to Hines Ward.  Good luck on Sunday and beyond!  Here’s the list of players who have attained 10,000 yards receiving for their career.