History of Charlie Ward in Timeline

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1968: O. J. Simpson's Heisman Trophy win

In 1968, O. J. Simpson secured a Heisman Trophy win with a 1,750-point margin.

October 12, 1970: Charlie Ward Jr. born

On October 12, 1970, Charlie Ward Jr. was born. He would later become a professional basketball player in the NBA and an exceptional college football player.

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1991: Game-winning shot in Metro Conference Tournament Championship

In 1991, Charlie Ward made the game-winning shot in the Metro Conference Tournament Championship game win over Louisville.

1992: FSU team made the Sweet Sixteen

In 1992, Charlie Ward's Florida State University basketball team reached the Sweet Sixteen.

1993: Won the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award, and Davey O'Brien Award

In 1993, Charlie Ward won the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award, and the Davey O'Brien Award as a quarterback for Florida State University.

1993: FSU team made it to the Southeast Regional Final

In 1993, Charlie Ward's Florida State University basketball team reached the Southeast Regional Final, where they were defeated by Kentucky.

1994: Led Seminoles to National Championship

In 1994, Charlie Ward led the Florida State Seminoles to their first-ever national championship with an 18-16 victory over Nebraska in the Orange Bowl.

1994: Drafted by the New York Knicks

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.

1997: Brawl during the 1997 Eastern Conference Semifinals

In 1997, during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Miami Heat, Charlie Ward was involved in a bench-clearing brawl after being thrown into the first row by P. J. Brown. This led to suspensions for Ward and other Knicks players.

1998: Participated in the 1998 NBA All-Star three-point competition

In 1998, Charlie Ward was selected to participate in the NBA All-Star three-point competition, finishing fourth in the event.

1999: Knicks reached the 1999 NBA Finals

In 1999, Charlie Ward helped the New York Knicks reach the NBA Finals before they were defeated by the San Antonio Spurs.

1999: Started in the 1999 NBA Finals

In 1999, Charlie Ward started in the NBA Finals as a player for the New York Knicks.

2001: Controversial comments about Jews leaked to the press

In 2001, while playing for the Knicks, Charlie Ward's comments about Jews during a Bible-study session were leaked to the press, causing controversy.

February 2004: Traded to the Phoenix Suns

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.

2005: Retirement from NBA

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.

2006: Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

In 2006, Charlie Ward was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, recognizing his achievements as a college football player.

2006: Troy Smith's Heisman Trophy win

In 2006, Troy Smith won the Heisman Trophy with a 1,662-point margin.

June 2007: Hired as assistant coach

In June 2007, Charlie Ward was hired as an assistant coach for the varsity boys basketball team at Westbury Christian School in Houston, Texas.

November 2007: Accepted head coach job for varsity football

In November 2007, Charlie Ward accepted the job as head coach for the varsity football team at Westbury Christian School.

2011: Received the John Wooden Keys to Life award

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.

February 2014: Accepted head coaching position at Booker T. Washington High School

In February 2014, Charlie Ward accepted the head coaching position at Booker T. Washington High School in Pensacola, Florida.

March 8, 2018: Named Ambassador of Football for Florida State University

On March 8, 2018, Charlie Ward became the Ambassador of Football for Florida State University.

March 2018: Became head Boys' Basketball coach for Florida State University Schools

In March 2018, Charlie Ward became the head Boys' Basketball coach for Florida State University Schools (FSUS or Florida High) in Tallahassee, Florida.

June 2018: Suffered a stroke while on a mission trip

In June 2018, Charlie Ward suffered a stroke while on a church mission trip to Ensenada, Mexico. He has since made a full recovery.

2019: Joe Burrow's Heisman Trophy win

In 2019, Joe Burrow secured a Heisman Trophy win with a 1,846-point margin.

2020: Acting debut on Netflix's 'Family Reunion'

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?".