Pittsburgh Steelers great Hines Ward joined Governor Tom Corbett, who read from a proclamation recognizing the recently retired receiver’s achievements:HinesWard1

Later in the day, Ward was also honored by the House and Senate chambers.  “Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d be in this position,” Ward explained.  “For me, I just wanted to represent not only the city of Pittsburgh but the whole state of Pennsylvania.”

The 36-year-old Ward retired this spring, three weeks after the Pittsburgh Steelers announced that they would release him in a salary cap maneuver.