From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Charlie Ward made an impact.
Charlie Ward Jr. is a former American professional basketball player in the NBA and a standout college football player. He achieved considerable success in college football as the quarterback for the Florida State Seminoles, securing the Heisman Trophy, Davey O'Brien Award, and a College Football National Championship. He transitioned to a professional basketball career after his accomplishments in football.
In 1991, Charlie Ward made the game-winning shot in the Metro Conference Tournament Championship game win over Louisville.
In 1992, Charlie Ward's Florida State University basketball team reached the Sweet Sixteen.
In 1993, Charlie Ward won the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award, and the Davey O'Brien Award as a quarterback for Florida State University.
In 1993, Charlie Ward's Florida State University basketball team reached the Southeast Regional Final, where they were defeated by Kentucky.
In 1994, Charlie Ward was chosen in the 1st round (26th overall) of the NBA draft by the New York Knicks, marking the beginning of his NBA career as a point guard.
In 1998, Charlie Ward was selected to participate in the NBA All-Star three-point competition, finishing fourth in the event.
In 1999, Charlie Ward helped the New York Knicks reach the NBA Finals before they were defeated by the San Antonio Spurs.
In 1999, Charlie Ward started in the NBA Finals as a player for the New York Knicks.
In February 2004, Charlie Ward was traded to the Phoenix Suns as part of a trade that brought Stephon Marbury to the Knicks, after which he was promptly cut by the Suns.
In 2005, Charlie Ward retired from the NBA after short spells with the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets, following nine years with the New York Knicks.
In November 2007, Charlie Ward accepted the job as head coach for the varsity football team at Westbury Christian School.
In 2011, at the NCAA Final Four, Charlie Ward received the John Wooden Keys to Life award from Athletes in Action Basketball for continued excellence and integrity on and off the court.
In February 2014, Charlie Ward accepted the head coaching position at Booker T. Washington High School in Pensacola, Florida.
On March 8, 2018, Charlie Ward became the Ambassador of Football for Florida State University.
In March 2018, Charlie Ward became the head Boys' Basketball coach for Florida State University Schools (FSUS or Florida High) in Tallahassee, Florida.
In 2020, Charlie Ward made his acting debut, playing himself on the Netflix comedy series "Family Reunion" in the episode "Remember M'dear's Fifteen Minutes?".
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