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May, 2015 - Bryan & Sara699 viewsThat evening Sara and I had reservations at Linger Longer Steakhouse and as we began our main course we recognized a familiar group being seated about 20 feet from us â€“ it was Ben and a handful of RBs/WRs. We could not believe this was actually happening, and as a lifelong fan I felt like a little kid again. After we finished our dinner (and Benâ€™s table had not yet been served) we knew we had about a minute to do something. So we approached their table and I quickly introduced myself to Ben and thanked him for signing our ball. He could not have been nicer or more sincere in congratulating Sara and I on our wedding and the whole table was great too. After our brief chat we apologized for interrupting their meal and promptly left for our hotel.

I am not sure if we will ever have the opportunity to meet Ben again, but I do know Steeler Nation could not be more proud to have Ben as our leader. We look forward to continuing to support and cheer for our Steelers. Here we go!â€ â€“ Bryan Antic

Photos: Bryan Antic

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Steelers Sisters!698 views"I wanted to share a picture of my daughters, Amy Camp and Sarah Metcalf at the Buffalo game this year. They have been Big Ben fans from the get go!! Go Steelers!" -- Thanks, James Hansen

August Fan Photos - August Fan Photos - A Steelers vs Seahawks wedding?698 viewsOkay, so one groomsmen is sportin' his 49ers shirt!

Marky McFly â€@_zun19a Aug 20
My SEA'12' wife surprised me and brought Pittsburg to WA for our wedding with these 'Zuniga' terrible towels!@CityPGH

High steppin' at Heinz697 views"I grew up in Pennsylvania but live in Maryland now, so I always "jump" at the chance to visit Heinz Field! Cheesy, right!? :-)" -- Susan Gahs

Susan, not cheesy at all!! Well maybe just a little (kind of like the title I came up with) !! ;-)

July 22, 2012: Steelers-themed beach wedding693 viewsFrom Heather Askin:

"We renewed our vows for our 18th Anniversary at Emerald Isle, North Carolina. We have been vacationing there for 12 years now! I am originally from Butler, Pennsylvania but moved to Kentucky when I was 14 because of my dad's job! I will always bleed black and gold! Every year for our Anniversary we buy each other tickets to watch the Steelers play in Cincinnati as a gift!"

George Escamilla691 viewsand his beautiful bride posed for a casual photo session prior to their wedding and sent one of their favorites. They also wanted to send "Greetings from Monterrey, Mexico to all of Ben's fans!

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.

February, 2015 - Humane Society Golf Outing690 viewsLeft to Right: Russ Wilson, Kevin Piccola, John Buljat, and me, Dave Hajel. This was the annual fundraiser for the Humane Society of Somerset County held at Arnold Palmer's Indian Lake Private Course outside of Somerset Pa.

We are super die-hard Steeler and Ben fans of course! Ben owes no apologies!!! He is the ultimate warrior and we would never trade him for any other QB! We suffered through the long drought in the 80's and 90's...we appreciate him and all he has done, does, and will continue to do!!! It all changed when #7 was drafted...We consider him The Chosen One! Love where this team is headed and love the fact he is at the helm!

The shelter really appreciates the support Ben gives to Police Canine Units! And we love the fact he is an avid golfer...I'm sure we could find a team that is looking for a fourth in this summer's tournament if he is available...If his contract is not done by then I will sponsor him! Lol!

Photo: David Hajel

Nefeterius McPherson684 views...sent this photo to the website's Twitter page of the sign she will hold in the stand at the Steelers vs Cowboys game on Sunday, December 16, 2012 game in Dallas.

You can read her story here:

http://bigben7.com/cowboys-fan-has-special-place-in-her-heart-for-the-steelers/

Tony Gregory680 views"He passed away three years ago. Tony was the biggest Steelers fan ever. We put my brother-in-law's Big Ben jersey in his casket. I know that up in heaven Tony watches over the Steelers, and he has Ben's jersey with him for eternity." -- Tony's sister, Robyn Gregory.

"He owned Ben's, Hines' and Jerome's jerseys, several t-shirts and several sweatshirts. He always requested them for birthdays and Christmas. He would always go with Dustin to Westys ( bar at the bowling alley) to watch Steeler games and drink his sodas." -- Tony's sister, Marla Gregory Richardson

If you have a BIG appetite the next time you're in Findlay, Ohio...679 viewsBrad Combs suggests you stop by Tony's and order a Big Ben Burger! Brad put one away on a recent trip there for dinner...although he admits he did take his time! It comes complete with a Steelers flag and a carved number 7 in the top bun!

Thank you Brad!

Steeler Nation Down Under!679 viewsAlmin Azeem makes his home in Sydney, Australia and celebrated his 30th birthday Steelers Style! He came to the U.S. to see the Steelers play against the Giants in 2012!

"Was an awesome experience to fly from Australia to watch the Black and Gold and thanks to Ben we won :). We met so many awesome people." -- Thanks mate, Almin Azeem, @almin_alz

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