Black History Month Profiles: Charlie Ward
Ward led the Florida State Seminoles to the national football title in 1993 and earned the Heisman Trophy that spring. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006. He also played basketball for the Seminoles, and his 1993 team made it to the Southea
st Regional Final. He still holds FSU records in career steals and is ranked in assists.
Though ne never played baseball in college, Ward was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 1993 free agent draft and by the New York Yankees in 1994. That same year, he was chosen as the 26th overall pick in the NBA draft, picked up by the New York Knicks. He played for New York from 1994-2004 and the Houston Rockets from 2004-05, retiring after injuries plagued the season. He served as an assistant at Houston previously and now coaches as Westbury Christian School in Houston.
Ward received The Coach Wooden Keys to Life Award from Athletes in Action in April 2011 for his athletic accomplishments as well as his exceptional moral character, integrity and faith.
by teresa young
3. February 2012 16:40
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