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January 28, 2024 - Big Ben in Columbiana, Ohio1481 views“STEELERS Ben Roethlisberger stopped in today for a meal on the Links! A huge THANK YOU goes out to all of our customers who love our food and environment so much, to recommend our restaurant to him!”— Lisa. #steelersnation #eatlocal #supportlocal #feelingblessedFeb 01, 2024

January 28, 2024 - Big Ben in Columbiana, Ohio1068 views“We had a very cool visitor at Athletix today- former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger! Very appreciative of his kindness and we love this pic of him and our guy Kian!!”Feb 01, 2024

January 28, 2024 - Big Ben in Columbiana, Ohio942 views“It was so great seeing you yesterday and thank you so much for taking a picture with our entire softball team! ROC Elite Havoc 14uk.”— Brittany Madden.Feb 01, 2024

November 29, 2022 - Big Ben is "legit"!3802 viewsWyatt McDonald @WyattMgolf
I met Ben Roethlisberger this week. I canâ€™t lie to you and tell you Iâ€™ve always been a big fan of his, BUT now Iâ€™m a huge fan. I heard him speak at dinner last night and met him this morning. He puts his faith and family above everything and gives the glory to God. Heâ€™s legit!Nov 30, 2022

September 12, 2022 - Big Prizes from Big Ben!1667 viewsTo say my husband and I are die-hard Roethlisberger fans is an understatement. We have loved him since the day he was drafted and actually got to meet our favorite QB on my husbandâ€™s 28th birthday! We have watched every NFL game heâ€™s ever played in and of course we couldnâ€™t miss his last home game! It was one of the best memories I could have ever been a part of!

Recently, I was blessed with winning an autographed jersey and cleats from Big Ben just for subscribing to his new Channel Seven! As sad as I am not to see him on the field this season, I hope he is having the best retirement and enjoying time with his family!

To our all-time favorite playerâ€¦
THANK YOU 7 ðŸ¤ŸðŸ¼ â€” Taylor Franciscus.Sep 12, 2022

September 12, 2022 - Big Prizes from Big Ben!1773 viewsTo say my husband and I are die-hard Roethlisberger fans is an understatement. We have loved him since the day he was drafted and actually got to meet our favorite QB on my husbandâ€™s 28th birthday! We have watched every NFL game heâ€™s ever played in and of course we couldnâ€™t miss his last home game! It was one of the best memories I could have ever been a part of!

Recently, I was blessed with winning an autographed jersey and cleats from Big Ben just for subscribing to his new Channel Seven! As sad as I am not to see him on the field this season, I hope he is having the best retirement and enjoying time with his family!

To our all-time favorite playerâ€¦
THANK YOU 7 ðŸ¤ŸðŸ¼ â€” Taylor Franciscus.Sep 12, 2022

August 30, 2022 - It's a Tattoo Tuesday!691 viewsFrom Frank Gagliardo, of North Babylon, New York:

â€œAlert alertâ€, â€œBlue 80â€, calls from the â€œFranchiseâ€ #7 wonâ€™t be heard this fall. Sundays wonâ€™t be the same without #7 calling the plays. I honor of Ben and his career, I just got the attached Tattoo on my arm, done by Edwin Oquendo, Owner of Tattoo Maven.

Obviously I am a huge Ben Roethlisberger fan! Why else would I get another man tattooed on my forearm? Lol

BTW â€“ I have another tattoo with Benâ€™s quote from last year, that he would never play for another team but the Steelers.

Throughout the past 17 years, I have purchased just about everything imaginable of Big Benâ€™s. From his College Jersey, to Steelers Jersey (Reebok to Nike), home, away, bumble bee, alternate, to his BBQ Sauce, to his Nike sneakers after his rookie year, to hats, T-shirts, you name it, I have it. Living in New York, my wife & I still attended two games per year.Aug 30, 2022

July 13, 2022 - "Thank you Ben!"406 viewsSuzanne Callaway @suzcallaway
Evan was at the @DriveChipPutt competition today and even got a selfie with @_BigBen7! Thank you Ben for taking the time for a picture and making his day!! â›³ï¸ðŸŒï¸â€â™‚ï¸ðŸ–¤ðŸ’›Jul 14, 2022

June 7, 2022 - Will the real #7 please stand upâ€¦804 viewsâ€œJust an amazing and well worth it day. To meet and walk down the fairway with Big Ben, who was just an amazing guy. Dream come true for these 3 Members of #SteelersNation.

This picture of the 3 of us in Benâ€™s jersey is a special one. It has my uncle, who is like my dad. His name is Doug Van Dusen. My father passed away of a heart attack when I was 13, and Doug stepped right in as a mentor and father figure. Sadly he has been diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer that has spread to his liver. Long story short, we have been long time die Hard Steeler fans, and especially Big Ben. Doug even named his (now rainbow bridge dog) Ben after him. This was a dream come true to be able to meet Ben and the day was magical.
The other doppelgÃ¤nger of Ben, is my buddy Brian who is also my neighbour and long time Steeler (Ben) fan.Â

Being in Canada, I never thought we would have the chance to meet him and see him that close. The event was simply awesome and so entertaining. If you do speak to him, tell him I want his hat.

Once we found out Ben was coming, Doug and I hopped on tickets, then I told Brian about it and he was in. From that moment we had decided to wear his garb and be fitted with our Ben jerseys and terrible towels. Ben was so gracious in taking a photo with us and signing our stuff.

Lastly, I just want to thank him again for being so gracious and hope we put the Steelers Ottawa Chapter on the map in honouring him and his HOF career beside him. Thank you so much again and God Bless you all! Go Steelers and enjoy retirement Big Ben!!!â€ â€” Jamie Van Dusen.Jun 11, 2022

June 5, 2022: Congratulations to Team Pittsburgh Power!!!254 viewsStephen Bruno III @sbruno3
Hey @_BigBen7, this group of 10u ballers from Pittsburgh traveled to your hometown of Findlay, OH this weekend for a tournament and are coming back to the Burgh with the ðŸ† #PittsburghPowerSoftballJun 06, 2022

March 20, 2022: "Thank you Ben!"248 viewsFrom Twitter:

JK Swink @the1jswink85
@_BigBen7 Nice to finally meet ya man. Thanks for the ðŸ–¼ï¸â€¦ Ben is about as down to earth as it comes.ðŸ‘

And from Facebook:

â€œI watched this happen and saw his face when he turned around and saw Ben, lol. Ben didnâ€™t hesitate shaking his hand and chatting. Glad you got to meet him and looking forward to it myself soon now that heâ€™s enjoying these family activities. ðŸ˜ŽðŸ–¤ðŸ’›â€ â€” Mike Jackson.Mar 22, 2022

March, 2022 - Ignite Menâ€™s Impact Weekend Conference273 viewsTrent Mills @MillsTrent
Great running into Big Ben @_BigBen7. Love great guys like him who stop what there doing to say hi to his fans and get a picture. He is also a great Man of God to look up to. Loved seeing him speak today.

â€œVery blessed to be able to see Ben Roethlisberger in person and hear him speak about his life in Christ.â€ â€” Steven Maurer.

â€œAwesome weekend Benâ€¦it was great to hear your testimony.â€ â€” Tony Clark.Mar 14, 2022

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