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Steelers WR Hines Ward, TE Heath Miller Look For Milestone Catches Vs Browns

Found January 01, 2012 on GridironFans.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Hines Ward,  Heath Miller,  Lynn Swann
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Steelers

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward's pursuit of 1,000 career catches has been well documented. It ends, at least for this season, today. Ward needs five catches to become the eighth player in NFL history with at least 1,000 receptions. ... Tight end Heath Miller needs two catches to pass Lynn Swann and move into fourth place on the Steelers' all-time receptions list.

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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