Long-time Steeler WR Ward announces retirement

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Hines Ward believes he can still play football. The longtime Pittsburgh wide receiver known for his high-wattage smile and his bone-crunching blocks just couldn't stomach the thought of doing it in some strange uniform on some strange field with nary a Terrible Towel in sight.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/nfl/03/20/hines.ward.retiring.ap/index.html?eref=si_mostpopular

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