Sprint "Power To Play" mini-camp2474 viewsNEVILLE ISLAND, Pa. March 17, 2007 -- Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hosted a minicamp for youngsters on Saturday at the Robert Morris Island Sports Center.
Thirty-three children won an essay contest on the benefits of hard work to get the chance to meet Big Ben, and even catch some passes from the Steelers star quarterback.
They also took part in sprints and a football field obstacle course.
Big Ben told Channel 11, "It's an opportunity to come out here and share some knowledge, some wisdom and some fun with these kids and share the game of football."
Roethlisberger also talked a little bit about the coaching change this year.
He didn't say much about Coach Bill Cowher's departure. But he is getting acquainted with new head coach Mike Tomlin.
Ben said, "Yeah, I've talked to him many times. I've been working out in there and had dinner with him and so we've been able to it down and talk about a lot of things."
This offseason has been pretty relaxed for Big Ben.
He followed his alma-mater, Miami of Ohio, during the team's run in the NCAA Tournament. Miami lost to Oregon by two points in the first round.
About his offseason, he also told Channel 11, "I've done a lot of traveling, golfing, watched my sister play basketball. A little bit of appearances like this with Sprint and football camps."
Roethlisberger now says his focus is on the upcoming season.
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Fall 2008 - Fanfare Magazine2473 viewsFrom the cover story, "Big Ben's Big Give"
To read the article, copy and paste the link below:
http://www.bigbennews.com/articles/2008/bigbensbiggive.html
*Photo is courtesy of Duane Rieder Photography
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August 13, 2009 - Pre-Season2471 viewsVs. Cardinals: Ben jokes with teammates on the bench in the second quarter.
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April 4, 2008 - Central Middle School2468 viewsBen during the assembly at Central Middle School.
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Ben and the Geer children (ages 10 and 7)2467 viewsFrom Jerry Geer: "My family lives in Wyoming so we are huge Keisel fans, and when we went to the Steelers @ Broncos game in Denver last season we bumped into Ben & Brett at dinner the night before the game.
"Ben was nice enough to take a photo and he signed their jerseys!"
*Jerry, thank you so much for sharing the photo!
(click on the photo for a larger version)
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June 9-10, 2008 - Sheetz Family Charities 10th Annual 'For the Kidz' Golf Classic2466 viewsBen at the pre-Classic dinner and auction.
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Findlay Alumni Basketball Game - April 14, 20072465 viewsBen and fellow Alumni played Findlay's High School team on Saturday, April 14th to benefit the Findlay High School athletes.
Thank you to Kent for sending me his photos!
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April 4, 2008 - Central Middle School2465 viewsBen talks to kids during an assembly held at Central Middle School today. Students from all three middle schools in Findlay were in attendance.
*Thanks Trish!
**Click on "Last uploads" at the top of the page to see the latest photos!
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June 10, 2013 - Big Ben receives National Champion of Youth Award2463 viewsThe Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania and its 7,000 members were pleased to present him with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America “National Champion of Youth Award†for his commitment to youth and all the work he has done for them. The Award presentation took place during their 36th annual Golf Classic at Sewickley Heights Golf Club on Monday, June 10th.
Photo: Richard Cook
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Fall 2008 - Fanfare Magazine2460 viewsFrom the cover story, "Big Ben's Big Give"
To read the article, copy and paste the link below:
http://www.bigbennews.com/articles/2008/bigbensbiggive.html
*Photo is courtesy of Duane Rieder Photography
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2006 ESPY Awards2454 viewsJuly 12, 2006
Big Ben and The Bus with their award for Best Team
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