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Santa came early to our house!670 views"My husband made me a frame for my autographed Big Ben jersey. Ben had donated the jersey to the Neshannock "Coaches vs. Cancer basketball game" last February. I was the highest bidder. What a wonderful gift!" -- Bobbi Lyn Cooper, New Castle, PA

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Brian Goodson652 views...poses with friends Scott and Victoria in Denver this year.

"Always supporting our Steelers. And for myself always know I look good in the #7 jersey. Haha" -- Brian

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Steeler Nation Mexico664 viewsFrom Charlie Blanco:

Hello friends at BigBen7 website! I'm Charlie Blanco and I send greetings from Mexico City! I'm the president of the fan club 'Steeler Nation Mexico". We are the only club recognized by Mister Arthur Rooney II, Steelers president.

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August 3, 2012 - The "Ben shoe journey"644 viewsMickey Mouse is only too happy to sign Big Ben's jersey, at the request of Jeffrey Metz! You can read his story here in the album or here:

http://bigben7.com/a-special-fan-friday/

*Thank you to Mickey Metz and his nephew, Jeffrey!

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July 27, 2012 - Jeffrey Metz931 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)....

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June 4, 2012 - Office Decorating 101890 viewsHow does a diehard Steelers fan decorate her office in the middle of Ravens land?

Well, if youâ€™re Marilyn McClellan, you have your three autographed jerseys framed and hung proudly in your officeâ€¦in the middle of Baltimore!

Marilyn attended the Show at Chantilly on April 1st this year and not only posed for a photo with Ben, but got him to sign a jersey as well. â€œMean Joeâ€ Greene was also in attendance and signed a jersey for Marilyn too.

All that was left to do was have them, and her Troy Polamalu autographed jersey framed and viola! Steelers Country in the heart of Baltimore!

Thank you Marilyn! It was a pleasure meeting you at the Show!

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May 6, 2012 - Ben graduates from MU1287 viewsDaniela Torres poses with a fellow graduate.

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April 28, 2012 - Blair County Hall of Fame Dinner1325 viewsBen was the guest speaker at the event, and prior to speaking at the podium, he mingled with fans and signed autographs.

"Ben blew away my expectations. He not only signed my jersey but looked me in the eye and was flattered by my sincere compliments. He was polite, poised, and respectful. Born and raised a Pittsburgh girl I've always loved him as our Steelers quarterback. Him and his wife are incredible. I've heard mixed opinions on Ben but after tonight I am proud to say he is my idol. He represents Pittsburgh and makes every fan proud.

"I would be honored if I ever had another opportunity to interact with him. He is Pittsburgh Steeler football. Ben should be proud for what he has done for our community. Here we go Steelers, here we go!!" -- Lindsey Keagey, who attended with her father, Matt.

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The Dowdell Family's Steelers Room1018 views"My husband, son & I are big fans. We took our first trip to Pittsburgh in February, just because. We were able to purchase lots of things to add to our Steelers Fan Cave here at home." -- Celeste Dowdell

Thank you Celeste!

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April 10, 2012 - Terrible Towel in Copenhagen1163 views"Wanted to share this with you guys, I'm just a French girl spending her vacations in Copenhagen, and I had to bring my flag!!" -- CÃ©cile Lamy

Merci beaucoup CÃ©cile!

*Click on any photo for a larger version!

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March 22, 2012 - Brian Welch1510 viewsBrian had a photo-op with Ben at the Dulles International Airport.

From Brian's tweet (in keeping with the 140 characters or less rule) to the website's Twitter page:

"Ima die hard cboys fan but las thurs I met u n the Dal arpt n u gained my resect dwn to earth n humble thanx."

Thank you Brian!

*Click on any photo to see a larger version!

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The Jamey Buster family1208 viewsFrom Elwood, Indiana.

"My dad Ron (wearing #86) holding my youngest daughter Kourtney and she has on her #7 Roethlisberger jersey. In the back row is my other daughter Kayla, me in the middle (wearing #7), and then my son Korbin (wearing #92)." -- Jamey

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