Former Florida State quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward, along with his wife Tonja, cut the ribbon on the new Champions Ranch field Tuesday in Tallahassee. The ceremony was covered by FSView & Florida Flambeau staff writer Hunter Milligan.
Ward, who also played nine seasons in the NBA for the New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Rockets, has remained active in community and youth sports initiatives since retiring from professional athletics. The Champions Ranch facility is expected to serve local youth programs.
Additional details about the field's specifications, programming schedule, and Ward's ongoing role with the project were not disclosed in the initial report.
