When an offensive lineman gets inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, you might guess a high school coach or fellow lineman would be the one who’d induct him into football immortality. Alan Faneca’s choice was somewhat unconventional, selecting WR Hines Ward to do the honors. But for the era they played in and Ward’s demeanor, it was the perfect fit. Faneca sat down with Steelers.com’s Rob King to explain why Ward was his pick.
“So much competitive passion and drive between the two of us,” Faneca told King. “Being teammates for so long. I’ve said it a couple times, and I usually get a chuckle out of people when I say it.