Coming off the plane, you've got cameras all over you. Hines is also known by arranging “hope-sharing” meetings to promote social change with multiracial Korean children. The Korean kids didn’t want to hang out with me because I was black. “I can see Korea changing every year,” said Han, one biracial Korean who was teased regularly by classmates. In addition to having a stellar career for one of the league’s most storied franchises, Ward is on pace to become one of the only Asian American-identified players to win multiple championships in professional team sports history. To come full circle 10 years later, it's amazing to see them doing well and have all the confidence. All content © copyright KDRV. He is an actor, known for, Self - Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver / Self - Pittsburgh Steelers Flanker / Self - Pittsburgh Steelers Tight End / Self - Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receivere, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ odds (Week 4): Justina Machado still out front, but Kaitlyn Bristowe is closing in on her [Updating]. It felt like there wasn't anyone who could help him deal with those issues. Updated 1254 GMT (2054 HKT) February 6, 2018 . Walking Dead Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Finally, Hines was voted as one of the best players as wide receiver 3 times in a row starting 2002. But the future Hall of Famer knows that most biracial kids who are born in the country aren’t so lucky. So of course, I knew he had to come to the US. When he came out of college it was discovered that Ward was missing an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee, which he lost during a bicycle accident during childhood. No doubt the number 86 carved his name on the Steelers’ history. Hines Ward was born on March 8, 1976 in Seoul, South Korea as Hines Ward Jr. He suffered endless bullying and struggled with a sense of isolation. Hines Ward was born on March 8, 1976 in Seoul, South Korea as Hines Ward Jr. And to be a part that, knowing that I helped the movement, I'm excited and honored just to be a part of those kids' lives and knowing that I helped impact change in their lives. He was part of the all-star game Pro Bowl in 4 times in a row, from 2001 to 2004. He was previously married to … Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. So win or lose on Sunday, today’s love goes to Hines Ward. Pittsburgh’s star receiver pushes discussions of race across borders. And then, he was introduced to American football. Very shy. Ward was born in Seoul, South Korea, to an African American father, Hines Ward Sr., and Korean mother, Kim Young He (김영희). [2] Ward has stated that he has never reconciled with his father who abandoned him when he was 2 years old. Updated 1254 GMT (2054 HKT) February 6, 2018. There is more acceptance now in South Korea for people of mixed race. Wide Receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers. I was kind of hoping to let them open up after the media got away, so I rented out Dave & Busters and just let the kids go crazy. I haven't spoken to them in forever. Male Excited to see Michael. So it’s not like we’re picking sides or anything in this year’s Super Bowl (seriously, Green Bay’s got the league’s only publicly owned franchise! Hines Ward with group of biracial children in Seoul, South Korea. Follow Hines’ wifey Lindsey Georgalas Ward on Twitter here. Years Active ... Born in Seoul, Korea, to a Korean mother and African American father, Hines moved to … A decade ago, Ward arranged for a group of biracial children to visit him in the US. He went to Forest Park High School, where he started to show off his talent as a football player as a quarterback. Hines has 1 son named Jason Ward with his former wife Simone Rossie Ward to whom he was married in 2001 and divorced in 2010. Hines Ward built a prolific career on the NFL playing 14 seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hines Ward reflects on South Korea journey; Hines Ward on NFL contenders and pretenders; Hines Ward: Circle the dates between the Panthers, Saints; Hines Ward: Dallas Cowboys figuring it out at perfect time; Hines Ward on the Miami Miracle & the Steelers; Hines Ward: Making a playoff push is the NFL dream; Hines Ward on Khalil Mack and the Eagles Sports article, Ward broke his kneecap in the fourth grade and the doctors never accounted for the ligament. A kid talking about that? Ward won two Super Bowls in his NFL career, becoming a superstar in both the US and South Korea. Excited to see the kids. In 1997, Hines hauled in 55 passes and scored six TDs, getting All-SEC honors in the process. Hines Ward biography, net worth, wedding, wife, hall of fame | Hines Edward Ward Jr. was born on March 8, 1976 in Seoul, South Korea. His parents split up soon after, and Ward eventually went to live with his immigrant Korean mother who the Times reports as having spoken little English and working low wage jobs. But is it better than it once was 10 years ago? But not everything’s been perfect on Hines’ life. Lindsey, Hines and Jason live all together on their home in Sandy Springs, Georgia. His life took an eventful turn when they had to move to Atlanta, in his childhood days. Ten years later, Ward and CNN journeyed to South Korea as he returned for a very special reunion. By Hines Ward, CNN. Photo Credit: Getty Images/ Chung Sung-Jun So it’s not like we’re picking sides or anything in this year’s Super Bowl (seriously, Green Bay’s got the league’s only publicly owned franchise ! Ward declared himself guilty to reckless driving. He played college football at the University of Georgia. But I never knew where it was headed. Home Uncategorized Hines Ward Builds His Dream House. Excited to see Michael. I lived it. The veteran wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers will take the field on Sunday and run one step closer to the Hall of Fame – and the record books. By using BiJog.com you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Colorlines is published by Race Forward, a national organization that advances racial justice through research, media and practice. In 2002, he set franchise records for receptions (112) and touchdowns (12), both since broken by Antonio Brown. I was kind of hoping to let them open up after the media got away, so I rented out. Very shy. Born in Seoul to a South Korean mother and an African-American father, Hines Ward's childhood was filled with res... Born in Seoul to a South Korean mother and an African-American father, Hines Ward's childhood was filled with resentment. That's like a cry for help. There is more acceptance now in South Korea for people of mixed race. When I first met all the kids when they stepped off the plane for the first time to the US, it was in Pittsburgh. That was something I was yearning for. Lindsey and Hines Ward started dating in 2011, not long after he separated from Simone, they got married on June 26, 2012 on the fifty yard line of Heinz field. [3] Under the guidance of coach Mike Parris at Forest Park High School in Forest Park, Georgia, Ward showcased his athletic skills as a quarterback, and was two-time Clayton County Offensive Player of the Year. But I made a point to really hang out with Michael and really play with him as much as I could, just to finally see him smile and feel normal. I haven't spoken to them in forever. “It was hard for me to find my identity,” Ward told the Times. When Hines was in high school, there was an inter-school friendship match for the Korean students. To come full circle 10 years later, it's amazing to see them doing well and have all the confidence. Ward soon moved to Atlanta, Georgia when his father was stationed in Germany.His father abandoned the family when Ward was very young. But nervous to sit there and wonder: Did I make a change in these kids' lives? He had to be here. I lived being teased and bullied and trying to find your identity. Would that trip really help? And then, he was introduced to American football. Hines Ward is a retired American footballer turned actor who portrayed a walker in the episode "The Suicide King" of AMC's The Walking Dead. There are an estimated 19,000 biracial children in South Korea. Replay. [4][5] According to a Yahoo! While most of those children are “Kosians”, with a parent from a different Asian country, decades of U.S. military presence in the region have undoubtedly left a demographic footprint. It took me back to a place where it all started -- the way the country treated my mom, where she felt so bad that she basically had to risk everything in Korea and move to give me a better life. His family moved to Atlanta and East Point, Georgia when Hines Jr. was one, and Hines Sr. went to Germany to serve a tour of duty. It felt like there wasn't anyone who could help him deal with those issues. Georgia’s University had him play for them when he got to Collage; and the Pittsburgh Steelers chose him on the 3rd round of the NFL Draft in 1998. So each year he flies a group of them to Pittsburgh, where they can talk, find support, and get star treatment among the throngs of die-hard Steeler fans at Heinz Field. His amazing 1,000 receptions, 12,083 receiving yards and 86 receiving touchdowns hardly show what he meant to his team. It took me back to a place where it all started -- the way the country treated my mom, where she felt so bad that she basically had to risk everything in Korea and move to give me a better life. In 2006, American football player Hines Ward, who was born in Seoul to a South Korean mother and a black American father, became the first South Korean-born American No. In 1996, Hines had 52 receptions for 900 yards, and also ran 26 times for 170 yards. Colorlines is a daily news site where race matters, featuring award-winning in-depth reporting, news analysis, opinion and curation. Be sure to let us know you’ve got the rights to share any media you send. Hines comes from different ethnicities; his mother is Korean, whereas his father is an African American.

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