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Ben, 200414011 viewsThank you to Dot for the photo!
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April 18, 2004 - Mr. Pluto was happy the Browns passed on Big Ben....2729 viewsor was he?
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April 24, 200413927 viewsBen smiles after being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers at the 2004 NFL Draft at Madison Square Garden in New York on April 24.
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April 24, 20044256 viewsBen, surrounded by his family, smiles after being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers at the 2004 NFL Draft at Madison Square Garden in New York on April 24.
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April 24, 20041818 views
Ben Roethlisberger after being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers at the 2004 NFL Draft at Madison Square Garden in New York on April 24.
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April 24, 20041904 viewsBen Roethlisberger and NFL Commisioner Paul Tagliabue after being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers at the 2004 NFL Draft at Madison Square Garden in New York on April 24.
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April 24, 20041660 views"I was in New York. I had my mom and dad with me, my sister was there and my agent. My college coach at the time and his wife were there. Everyone kind of had their speculations of 'what number' and what team. The teams we thought were going to take me, didn't, but it ended up working out perfectly for me." -- Ben, from the video, "Draft Day Memories".
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1146259-aaron-rodgers-ben-roethlisberger-other-nfl-stars-recall-draft-day
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April 24, 20042096 viewsBen speaks to reporters after being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers at the 2004 NFL Draft at Madison Square Garden in New York on April 24.
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April 24, 20041061 views• 12:25 p.m.: NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue announces that the San Diego Chargers have selected Eli Manning with the No. 1 pick. Eli emerges from stage right and is greeted by unwelcoming chants by the Chargers fans in attendance.
• 12:58 p.m.: NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue announces that the New York Giants have selected NC State quarterback Philip Rivers with the No. 4 pick. Soon thereafter the trade with the Chargers is announced – Eli Manning is headed to New York, Philip Rivers to San Diego. Both fanbases seem pleased with the outcome.
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April 24, 20041896 views
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April 24, 20042349 views• 2:43 p.m.: Ben emerges from the players' party room where a press conference with print media is set up. An ESPN media representative announces, "Call from Steelers owner Mr. Rooney..." Ben takes the phone and his first words, "Yes sir, Mr. Rooney...".
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April 24, 20041375 views• 1:57 p.m.: Pittsburgh is on the clock. “We see Ben Roethlisberger on the phone,” ESPN announces for the television audience. Sure enough, it’s Steelers coach Bill Cowher calling to tell Ben the Steelers are going to choose him with the No. 11 pick.
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