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July 12, 2006 -ESPY Awards2644 viewsBen, Mark Wahlberg and Jerome Bettis backstage.
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April 23, 2010 - Little Maddox meets Big Ben2641 viewsFrom Maddox's father, Colin Gratchen:
I need to share a positive story that happened to my family today regarding Ben.
I have been hypocritical of Ben, doubting him at times. People make mistakes. I have made a ton of them and always seemed to get another chance so why can't we do the same with Ben?
Ben and his father were golfing today. My son Maddox who is 5-years old, is a huge 'Ben fan'. My son patiently waited for Ben to finish up at the ninth hole. He had his 'Ben' jersey on and a rookie card in hand.
Well before my son could even ask him a question, Ben took the initiative and asked my son, "What do you got there buddy, you want me to sign something?".
So he signed a card for my son and took a picture with him. They then saw him a few minutes later getting a hot dog and he called my son "buddy" again.
I don't know if Ben has to win his fans back or not, but I just wanted to thank him and share a positive story with you.
He put a smile on my family's face today and I'm pretty sure my son will never forget it. If he does, he’s always got a nice picture and autograph to remind him.
I should have never prejudged the guy like so many others. I’m going to share this story with as many as I can.
Story Update:
Colin advised that his son "has been talking about the experience for the last couple days. We printed up some pictures for the golf course and our parents. Now he wants to autograph one and send it back to Ben."
Update, May 28, 2010: After Maddox's meeting, he wanted to send Ben a photo of the two of them with his autograph (in crayon). Ben said he would do an even exchange - an autographed photo of him for an autographed photo of Maddox, but he sent much more:
Hey Erin,
We received the pictures today! Maddox was so pumped! Now he thinks Ben is his biggest fan because that is what he wrote to Maddox!
If you can, tell Ben we couldn't say thanks enough to him! He has just made Maddox so happy!
Today we got a package mailed directly from Ben's parents (Ken and Brenda) and it had more autographed items in it than we expected.
So the tally for one simple meeting turned into 2 autographed authentic NFL action photos and 3 autographed cards as well as a personal photo taken with my son. The autographed photos of Ben scoring the first TD of Super Bowl 40 and Ben making "the tackle" against Indy are just awesome.
If people are going to tell every negative story, I'm going to continue to tell the positive ones too. It's only fair.
*Thank you so much to both of Maddox's parents, Colin and Nicole, for sharing their story with us!
**Photo taken by Colin. Please do not use the photo without permission.
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October 5, 2007 - Steelers Style Fashion Show2640 viewsBen autographs a jersey.
*Thank you to Kathy for finding these photos!
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January 31, 2009 - Practice2639 viewsBen: "What the heck happened to my video camera? Did someone hide it? But where?"
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ESPN Magazine - May 21, 2007 Edition2637 viewsClose-up of Ben:
Page 2 - "The Hook-Up"
Ben and Jaime-Lynn
To read the article, check the Articles page of this site!
http://www.bigbennews.com/articles/2007/espnmagbenjamie.html
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The 2013 Mario Lemieux Celebrity Invitational2636 viewsBen working on his short game at the tournament.
*Thank you to Ben Herring at the Mario Lemieux Foundation for the photo!
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September 25, 2007 - Ben visits Carnegie Library2635 viewsBen gets into the story!
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And you thought your tattoo was cool!2635 viewsBen's number 1 fan wears number 7 - permanently!
A calf in Worth Township, Mercer County, was born with the No. 7 on its head.
Some call the calf the ultimate Ben Roethlisberger fan. The Steelers quarterback dons the No. 7 on game days, and of course, his nickname is Big Ben.
Keith Gadsby, owner of the calf, farms about 700 acres of land and milks 150 cows.
Keith is currently raising 20 female calves, including the "Big Ben" calf, to add to his herd.
Photo: Gary Diday
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Steelers Digest, March 20082633 views
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October 24, 2014 - Steelers Style Fashion Show2632 viewsLil' Miss Baylee: squirmy wormy!!
Photo: Dr. Ronald Cypher
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Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night XII in Phoenix AZ. on March 18th, 2006.2631 viewsthank you to Haydee for the photo!
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February 9, 2013 - Miami University Hall of Fame Induction Weekend2630 views“When they called me about this and said you’re going in with him [Hoeppner], it’s the only way I would have ever wanted it,†Roethlisberger said. “The only thing that would have been better is if he were here. I know he is here in spirit. I wouldn’t want it any other way.â€
Jane Hoeppner, the wife of Terry Hoeppner, represented Terry at the ceremony and agreed with Roethlisberger.
“Ben said it best,†Hoeppner said. “When I was given the announcement that Terry was going to be put into the Hall of Fame and Ben was going to be put in at the same time, it was perfect. And it was as it should be.â€
http://www.miamistudent.net/news/miami-inducts-6-into-hall-of-fame-1.2988341#.URqeqqXhoZk
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