An off - season auto accident led to back and neck problems that would plague him , and cut his offensive productivity , for the rest of his career .
Ward followed up in 1964 by hitting . 282 with 23 home runs and 94 RBIs .
An off - season auto accident led to back and neck problems that would plague Ward , and cut Ward 's offensive productivity , for the rest of his career .
Ward followed up in 1964 by hitting . 282 with 23 home runs and 94 RBIs .