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July 27, 2012 - Jeffrey Metz916 views...Jeffrey calls his experience with Ben "A miracle in Pennsylvania"! Later that night, Jeffrey took his shoe into the Mt Pleasant Dairy Queen to show all the employees what Ben gave him. The manager even posted a photo of Jeffrey with Ben's shoe on Facebook . Many family, friends, and even strangers have heard this story and everyone has gotten both chills and tears in their eyes.

The shoe has already traveled to Richmond, VA for a visit, and the next stop is Disney World, because Jeffrey wants to share it with Mickey Mouse. Jeffrey says he just wants to make a difference in this world and for some one to hear him, and on Friday July 27, 2012, the one person Jeffrey journeyed 4,200 miles to see in person did hear him ... and that was Ben Roethlisberger.

Ben's kindness brought joy to Jeffrey's daily struggles and made him forget them for one day. Jeffrey says it was the best day of his life. Thank you for allowing me to share this story, this memory will never end!

(Jeffrey poses with his cousin Joshua and his autographed Big Ben shoe)

Story & photos: Mickey Metz

August 3, 2012 - The "Ben shoe journey"644 viewsMickey Mouse is only too happy to sign Big Ben's jersey, at the request of Jeffrey Metz! You can read his story here in the album or here:

http://bigben7.com/a-special-fan-friday/

*Thank you to Mickey Metz and his nephew, Jeffrey!

August 3, 2012 - "The Ben shoe journey"658 viewsAfter meeting Ben at training camp and receiving an autographed Nike from him before they left, Jeffrey Metz insisted he was going to take his new prized possession with him to Disney World and pose with Mickey Mouseâ€¦and the shoe! Jeffrey is a man of his word! After returning to his uncleâ€™s home in Orlando, Jeffrey took an unscheduled visit to Disney World.

You can read his fan story here in the gallery, or here:

http://bigben7.com/a-special-fan-friday/

Photo: Mickey Metz

June, 2012 - Steelers fan in Scotland801 views"Had to cross the pond to meet Big Ben! Couldn't have been nicer and more gracious with a photo! Me and some friends from Napa, CA met Ben at Kingsbarns GC in St. Andrews, Scotland in June." -- Mick Mitchell (standing next to Ben on the left in the black shirt and cap).

Thanks for sharing the photo Mick!

*Click on any photo to see a larger version!

Mike's 'Burgh Cave438 viewsClose-up of a cave cabinet filled with collectibles!!

Photo: Mike Coates

Mike's 'Burgh Cave437 viewsA panoramic view of Mike Coates amazing Steelers room!

You need to click on the photo for get a larger version to really appreciate this one!

Photo: Mike Coates

December, 2014: Fan Photos466 views"This is my wife Jean in the middle holding our 1-yr old, Beau. Luke, our 6-yr old is in the Ben jersey, and our best friend, Dan is in the Timmons jersey. I am in the Suisham." -- Mike Leslie

Twitter Pic - Mike Schuster 451 viewsâ€@uncle_shoo315
Went to my first steelers game thanx for makin it xtra special with the W!

June 3, 2018 - "Thank you Ben!"449 viewsâ€œMy friend Jim and I were at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex for the Pens practice in May. We were standing in the parking lot talking and a gentleman approached us and stated that Ben was here, working out in the upstairs gym. We went inside and checked it out. Jim and I were both lucky to have something on us at the time for Ben to sign if we found him.
Ben walked out towards the exit and he was on the phone, I approached him and asked if he would mind signing my jersey and my friends photo. He signed both items for us! He could have kept on walking but he was nice enough to stop. We were both in complete disbelief that we actually got the chance to see Ben, let alone have him sign an autograph!!
Ben, I just wanted to personally thank you for stopping and signing my jersey and my friends photo yesterday. We both appreciate it, wishing you the best this season and into the future!â€ â€” Mike Slagle.

*Mike, thank YOU for sharing your story & photos with us!

Mike & Chris Thoma in Rome492 viewsMike and his son Chris pose with their Terrible Towel at the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy.

January 19, 2018 - Fan Friday564 viewsMike @mike_maric
@_BigBen7 @steelers Hard to beat a day like today.

The couple that watches football together....536 viewsstays together....even if they're rooting for different teams!!

Monica Penn Quirozâ€ @monicaquiroz1
When you marry a Cowboys fan - but you're all about that #SteelersNation @SteelersUnite @_BigBen7

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