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February 9, 2013 - Miami University Hall of Fame Induction Weekend851 viewsBengals fan and MU alum Dan Plettner not only had the opportunity to attend the Hall of Fame Induction Dinner last Saturday, but also the opportunity to meet and chat with Big Ben.

He was kind enough to share his story with us:

I had a splendid experience at Ben Roethlisbergerâ€™s Miami University Hall of Fame Induction Dinner on Saturday evening. Ben was inducted alongside his posthumous coach, Terry Hoeppner. Benâ€™s emotions and words were a great tribute to Coach Hoeppner.

I had brought a football for which I frankly am still working toward a decent historical knowledge. I went up to Ben shortly before dinner and told him I had something I thought he might like to see. He smiled immediately as he saw the Redhawks logo on the ballâ€™s finish and then he began examining the ball pretty closely.

I am still uncertain whether the football was actually used in practice and/or gamesâ€¦ and whether it was definitively ever touched by Ben in 2003, but I loved the ball 10 times more the moment Ben remarked about the ball to the effect, â€œthis ball has a lot of history.â€ Another former player at the event informed that the ball was a new model/style in â€™03.

I enjoyed a normal conversation with â€œBig Benâ€ and he seemed to find my challenge of being a proud Miami alum simultaneous with being a Bengals fan pretty humorous. After talking, when I informed him that Iâ€™d be honored if he choose to sign the ball he graciously reached for my pen and took his time to choose a place to autograph it. After thanking him, I felt like a little kid and discretely walked the football around the perimeter of the room (rather than taking a direct route back to my table) so as not to â€œopen the floodgatesâ€ for others to approach and ask for his autograph just before the dinner commenced.

Later, listening to the speeches from Ben (which truely honored Terry Hoeppner) and Terryâ€™s wife really fully made me appreciate my good fortune for observing a special night in the history at Miami University.

It also helped me to appreciate Ben on a level different from what Iâ€™ve seen during his playing career. Ben showcased humor as a nice compliment to heartfelt emotions, even joking about a fictitious â€œBrianâ€ who had been accidentally introduced (instead of Ben).

Ben, if you ever happen to read this: thank you for helping me to cherish your contribution to Miami University Athletics.

Best Always,
Dan Plettner

November 24, 2013: Steelers vs Browns851 viewsThrowing to a receiver under pressure (by defensive lineman Desmond Bryant).

Photo: Matt Sullivan

November 9, 2014 - Steelers vs Jets851 viewsPre-game chat with Coach Tomlin.

Photo: Alex Trautwig/Getty Images

December 24, 2016 - Merry Christmas851 viewsBenjamin Jr., Baylee, Bodie & Remy await Santa's arrival!

Photo: The Roethlisbergers

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December 7, 2006850 viewsBen Roethlisberger on the sidelines during the game against the Cleveland Browns.

September 25, 2011 - Steelers vs. Colts850 viewsBen throws while getting pressured by Indianapolis Colts defensive end Robert Mathis during the first quarter.

Photo: AP

November, 2011 - Show off your Steelers Fan Cave850 viewsJoe Mulinaro - Indianapolis, IN

"We have more to go up but we just moved into this house and do not have up all our framed stuff. I know it is probably not the best but it is just a month or two old! It will look even better in a month or two! Thanks an happy thanksgiving! -- Joe and Maddie Mulinaro

September 27, 2015 - Steelers vs Rams850 viewsBen leaves the field after being injured against the St. Louis Rams in the third quarter at the Edward Jones Dome. Michael Vick went in the game under center for the remainder.

The Steelers kept their lead, 12-6.

From Coach Tomlin:

â€œThe MRI on Sunday night revealed Ben Roethlisberger had an MCL injury to his left knee. There is no timetable for his return, but Ben is a competitor and we are confident he will do everything in his power to return at the appropriate time.â€

Photo: Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images

SuperBowl XL Media Day849 views

Hall of Fame Game - August 5, 2007 - Steelers vs. Saints849 viewsBen warms up in the rain before the game.

Photo: Al Messerschmidt

2008 Training Camp - July 28, 2008849 viewsBen Roethlisberger talks to a teammate during training camp at St. Vincent College on July 28, 2008 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

Photo: Gregory Shamus / Getty Images

AFC Championship Game - 01/18/09 - Steelers vs. Ravens849 viewsBen (I think! lol) talking to coach Tomlin.

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