Hines Ward Latest Pro Athlete Busted For DUI (PHOTOS)
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Hilary Swank, 2005 Photo: Reuters -
Singer Smokey Robinson (L) recipient of the 20th Ella Award at the Society of Singers annual dinner, sings along with friends Natalie Cole and Stevie Wonder as they perform in Robinson's honor in Beverly Hills, California September 19, 2011. Photo: Reuters -
In 2009, Vincent Jackson, receiver of the San Diego Chargers, was arrested for a DUI in San Diego. It was the second time Jackson had been busted for a DUI since joining the Chargers in 2006. Photo: Reuters -
Continuing with the receiver trend, Donte Stallworth, veteran receiver, was charged with a DUI manslaughter back in 2009. Stallworth was going down the MacArthur Causeway in Miami Beach, Fla when he killed 59-year-old Mario Reyes. Stallworth pleaded guilty and had a 30-day prison sentence. Photo: Reuters -
Former Rams all star, Leonard Little was also convinced of a DUI manslaughter. He served four years probation and 1,000 hours community service. Photo: Reuters -
Oprah Winfrey, Chairman, CEO, and Chief Creative Officer of OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, speaks during the OWN session at the 2011 Summer Television Critics Association Cable Press Tour in Beverly Hills, California July 29, 2011. Photo: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni -
Braves pitcher Derek Lowe was busted for a DUI in season in April of this year. Lowe was pulled over in Georgia when an officer spotted him racing another car. Photo: Reuters -
Hockey has also had a number of its athletes get caught for DUIs including legends like Bobby Hull, Dominik Hasek (pictured) and Nikolai Khabibulin. Photo: Reuters
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Hines Ward, wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was pulled over for a DUI in Georgia said the DeKalb County sheriff. Ward, who recently won reality show Dancing With The Stars, was arrested outside Atlanta at 3:41 a.m. He immediately posted $1,300 bond.
Ward is the latest professional athlete to be busted for a DUI. Numerous current and former ballplayers have been caught. Here's a list of just a few who have been taken in over the years.