Training Camp - August 4, 20101390 viewsBillie Jo said the little girl in the photo above was supposed to hand Ben her little football, but she suddenly threw him a pass instead, which he caught...and then laughed.
Her email is below:
Erin,
I have been sitting here trying to put into words how awesome Steelers Training Camp was for me, just sitting there watching these guys practice was such an amazing feeling, especially Big Ben...I have been a Roethlisberger fan since he was drafted into the NFL and I knew that he was going to be the young man that would take us to another Super Bowl - and look! he gave us two so far, so to be there and only be 10 steps from him was incredible. Watching him on the field laughing and joking with his teammates was awesome, and seeing first-hand how the fans reacted was even better. There was so many people wearing Roethlisberger Jerseys, as he would take a snap the crowd just cheered, it really made feel so proud to be a fan, especially after Ben's fear of being booed.
However, all these moments of watching Ben on the field were pretty special, but I think the most memorable moment was when this little boy, about 5-years old came running up the hill, holding his football in both hands, spinning in circles, screaming over and over again, "Big Ben signed my football!". This was something I will never forget, just seeing the joy on that little boy's face was priceless and to know that our QB made that happen was even better.
There is one last thing I want to share... I attend the late night practice at Latrobe High School Football Stadium tonight and I just wanted everyone to know that so many people where cheering for Ben and at one point, while several us where yelling his name he looked up with this smile and gives us a wave, that is a memory that I will always cherish.
Always and forever a Roethlisberger Fan...
Billie Jo
*Please do not use/copy any of Billie Jo's photos without her permission.
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September 11, 2014 - Steelers vs Ravens862 viewsBen hugs Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh before their game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland.
Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images
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Tiny Tim782 views...enjoys every Steelers game, and always wears his game scarf!
Photo: Mike
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July 4th, 2013 - Ben in Ireland1251 viewsBen speaking at the U.S. Embassy in Ireland.
Photo courtesy of the U.S. Embassy in Ireland
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May 13, 2006996 views
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Ben at Donnell Middle School in Findlay, April 13, 20071972 viewsBen stopped by to chat with students in teacher Susan Busey's class.
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April 5, 2008 - Second Annual Ben Roethlisberger Challenge2063 viewsPhotos & Story by Trish:
"They showed the opposing team NO MERCY..Ben's team never stopped..stealing and dunking.. Ben made several 3-pointers."
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July 17th Weekend: Birthday wishes for a beautiful lady733 views…on her birthday weekend!
Happy birthday to the best wife ever!! Love you so much Ash, thanks for being amazing!!— Ben.
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September 18, 2015 - Sami Wilhite536 viewsSami poses with her signed Big Ben jersey.
Photo: Bruce Wilhite
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August 6, 2011 - Training Camp678 views"That's gonna leave a mark!"
Photo: Sarah Swenson
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1349 viewsThanks to Haydee for the photo!
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