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July 27, 2012 - Jeffrey Metz932 views This is a story about a young man and his courage. Jeffrey Metz was born in San Diego, CA with cerebral palsy. My name is Mickey Metz, Jeffrey's uncle. I'm originally from the north side of Pittsburgh, but have been living in Orlando, FL since 1985. We have family in Mt. Pleasant, PA so I decided to invite Jeffrey to go on a road trip to Steelers training camp with me, my son, and my brother. His parents were reluctant to allow him to fly by himself to Orlando because of his physical disability, but Jeffrey won out and flew from Bakersfield, CA to our home in Orlando to start the road trip to Pennsylvania. He flew 3,000 miles and rode for 1,200 miles.

Friday, July 27, 2012, the first day of camp open for the public was the day that changed Jeffrey's life forever.

We arrived at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA at noon. Upon arriving I sought out several staff members to see if there was any assistance (a wheelchair) for Jeffrey to get to the playing fields and unfortunately they couldn't provide any. We weren't sure how to get Jeffrey down the hillside from the handicap parking lot but Jeffrey knew the only chance he had to meet his favorite player, Ben Roethlisberger, was to climb down all the steps to the playing field. So even with a major fear of steps, he made it to the bottom - one slow step at a time, with crutches, to watch the players on the field.

After practice, Jeffrey climbed down the few remaining steps to the field level in hopes that Ben would notice him wearing his #7 jersey. However, Ben walked the opposite way from us to the other side of the grandstand to sign autographs. Still determined, Jeffrey climbed back up the stairs, walked to the other side and then back down the steps to the side where Ben was. Unfortunately, by this time Ben was already a distance away from where Jeffery was. Other fans noticed Jeffrey and his obvious desire to get Ben's attention, so they started chanting, "Ben, Ben, Ben", but Ben didn't realize what was happening, so he just smiled at the fans and kept moving down the line signing more autographs. Jeffrey was not giving up! He walked along the hillside around another large group of fans to get along the fence in hopes that Ben would still be signing at the end of that row where he now stood.

Ben finally reached Jeffrey and signed his football. He also stopped to take a photo with Jeffrey (above)....

London - September 28, 2013932 viewsRyan Clark snaps a few photos of the crowd from the stage during the Fan Rally.

Photo: Steelers.com

November 10, 2013: Bills vs Steelers932 viewsBen runs the ball as guard Fernando Velasco blocks Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus during the second half. The Steelers won the game, 23-10.

Photo: Jason Bridge

November 17, 2013: Lions vs Steelers 932 viewsBen throws a pass under pressure from Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch and safety Glover Quin during the first half.

Photo: Jason Bridge

January 27, 2018 - A "knight" to remember...932 viewsDilly Dilly!

April 22, 2007 - Steelers Mini-Camp931 viewsMorning session.

*thank you to Haydee.

August 16, 2007931 viewsPhoto: Andi Rich

November 3, 2008 - Steelers @ Redskins931 views

January 15, 2011 - Ravens vs. Steelers - AFC Divisional Game931 viewsPhoto: Getty Images

January 23, 2011 - AFC Championship Game - Jets @ Steelers931 viewsPhoto: Reuters

September 25, 2011 - Steelers vs. Colts931 viewsBefore the game.

Photo: AP

2012 Pro Bowl931 viewsBen on his selection to represent the AFC in the Pro Bowl:

â€œItâ€™s fun. Itâ€™s neat to come out here, itâ€™s an awesome honor and a privilege to be out here with some great players, and guys that you compete with, and to have fun with some of the defensive guys that you get into it with during the season (laughs).â€

Ben (935,535 votes) finished second in fan voting behind New Englandâ€™s Tom Brady (1.45 mil votes). He remained at the #2 spot after voting was completed by NFL coaches and players.

Ben was also in the Top Ten in overall votes, finishing at No. 8.

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