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July 6, 2026 - Congratulations to Garrett & Eryn!47 viewsGarrett, this is a first for Footbahlin’, and we are happy to have it on our radar now too!!!Jul 06, 2026

April 13, 2026 - Picture Perfect182 views“My husband (also named Ben) did some work at the Roethlisberger home, and took a chance to ask Big Ben to sign our wedding photo before he left. We were the first couple to be married at the Steelers Hall of Honor, back on March 7th, 2024. Big Ben was very gracious about it, which is why I wanted to find a way to thank him. If it wasn’t for the fact that it was one of our wedding photos taken at the Hall of Honor, my husband would’ve never asked. We have a couple of pics that we’d like to get signed as opportunity presents itself over time, but this was a crazy coincidence to my husband, and he loves me enough to have gone for it, lol. We are grateful to Big Ben for being the first Steeler who was “part of our wedding,” to know about our wedding, and to sign one of our wedding photos.

Brought together by Love. United forever by The Black and Gold. Here We Go!”— Carrie Leonard.

Congratulations to Ben & Carrie!! May you have a lifetime of happiness!Apr 13, 2026

January 28, 2024 - Big Ben in Columbiana, Ohio1760 views“STEELERS Ben Roethlisberger stopped in today for a meal on the Links! A huge THANK YOU goes out to all of our customers who love our food and environment so much, to recommend our restaurant to him!”— Lisa. #steelersnation #eatlocal #supportlocal #feelingblessedFeb 01, 2024

January 28, 2024 - Big Ben in Columbiana, Ohio1163 views“We had a very cool visitor at Athletix today- former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger! Very appreciative of his kindness and we love this pic of him and our guy Kian!!”Feb 01, 2024

January 28, 2024 - Big Ben in Columbiana, Ohio1021 views“It was so great seeing you yesterday and thank you so much for taking a picture with our entire softball team! ROC Elite Havoc 14uk.”— Brittany Madden.Feb 01, 2024

November 29, 2022 - Big Ben is "legit"!3976 viewsWyatt McDonald @WyattMgolf
I met Ben Roethlisberger this week. I canâ€™t lie to you and tell you Iâ€™ve always been a big fan of his, BUT now Iâ€™m a huge fan. I heard him speak at dinner last night and met him this morning. He puts his faith and family above everything and gives the glory to God. Heâ€™s legit!Nov 30, 2022

September 12, 2022 - Big Prizes from Big Ben!1757 viewsTo say my husband and I are die-hard Roethlisberger fans is an understatement. We have loved him since the day he was drafted and actually got to meet our favorite QB on my husbandâ€™s 28th birthday! We have watched every NFL game heâ€™s ever played in and of course we couldnâ€™t miss his last home game! It was one of the best memories I could have ever been a part of!

Recently, I was blessed with winning an autographed jersey and cleats from Big Ben just for subscribing to his new Channel Seven! As sad as I am not to see him on the field this season, I hope he is having the best retirement and enjoying time with his family!

To our all-time favorite playerâ€¦
THANK YOU 7 ðŸ¤ŸðŸ¼ â€” Taylor Franciscus.Sep 12, 2022

September 12, 2022 - Big Prizes from Big Ben!1979 viewsTo say my husband and I are die-hard Roethlisberger fans is an understatement. We have loved him since the day he was drafted and actually got to meet our favorite QB on my husbandâ€™s 28th birthday! We have watched every NFL game heâ€™s ever played in and of course we couldnâ€™t miss his last home game! It was one of the best memories I could have ever been a part of!

Recently, I was blessed with winning an autographed jersey and cleats from Big Ben just for subscribing to his new Channel Seven! As sad as I am not to see him on the field this season, I hope he is having the best retirement and enjoying time with his family!

To our all-time favorite playerâ€¦
THANK YOU 7 ðŸ¤ŸðŸ¼ â€” Taylor Franciscus.Sep 12, 2022

August 30, 2022 - It's a Tattoo Tuesday!769 viewsFrom Frank Gagliardo, of North Babylon, New York:

â€œAlert alertâ€, â€œBlue 80â€, calls from the â€œFranchiseâ€ #7 wonâ€™t be heard this fall. Sundays wonâ€™t be the same without #7 calling the plays. I honor of Ben and his career, I just got the attached Tattoo on my arm, done by Edwin Oquendo, Owner of Tattoo Maven.

Obviously I am a huge Ben Roethlisberger fan! Why else would I get another man tattooed on my forearm? Lol

BTW â€“ I have another tattoo with Benâ€™s quote from last year, that he would never play for another team but the Steelers.

Throughout the past 17 years, I have purchased just about everything imaginable of Big Benâ€™s. From his College Jersey, to Steelers Jersey (Reebok to Nike), home, away, bumble bee, alternate, to his BBQ Sauce, to his Nike sneakers after his rookie year, to hats, T-shirts, you name it, I have it. Living in New York, my wife & I still attended two games per year.Aug 30, 2022

July 13, 2022 - "Thank you Ben!"495 viewsSuzanne Callaway @suzcallaway
Evan was at the @DriveChipPutt competition today and even got a selfie with @_BigBen7! Thank you Ben for taking the time for a picture and making his day!! â›³ï¸ðŸŒï¸â€â™‚ï¸ðŸ–¤ðŸ’›Jul 14, 2022

June 7, 2022 - Will the real #7 please stand upâ€¦851 viewsâ€œJust an amazing and well worth it day. To meet and walk down the fairway with Big Ben, who was just an amazing guy. Dream come true for these 3 Members of #SteelersNation.

This picture of the 3 of us in Benâ€™s jersey is a special one. It has my uncle, who is like my dad. His name is Doug Van Dusen. My father passed away of a heart attack when I was 13, and Doug stepped right in as a mentor and father figure. Sadly he has been diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer that has spread to his liver. Long story short, we have been long time die Hard Steeler fans, and especially Big Ben. Doug even named his (now rainbow bridge dog) Ben after him. This was a dream come true to be able to meet Ben and the day was magical.
The other doppelgÃ¤nger of Ben, is my buddy Brian who is also my neighbour and long time Steeler (Ben) fan.Â

Being in Canada, I never thought we would have the chance to meet him and see him that close. The event was simply awesome and so entertaining. If you do speak to him, tell him I want his hat.

Once we found out Ben was coming, Doug and I hopped on tickets, then I told Brian about it and he was in. From that moment we had decided to wear his garb and be fitted with our Ben jerseys and terrible towels. Ben was so gracious in taking a photo with us and signing our stuff.

Lastly, I just want to thank him again for being so gracious and hope we put the Steelers Ottawa Chapter on the map in honouring him and his HOF career beside him. Thank you so much again and God Bless you all! Go Steelers and enjoy retirement Big Ben!!!â€ â€” Jamie Van Dusen.Jun 11, 2022

June 5, 2022: Congratulations to Team Pittsburgh Power!!!550 viewsStephen Bruno III @sbruno3
Hey @_BigBen7, this group of 10u ballers from Pittsburgh traveled to your hometown of Findlay, OH this weekend for a tournament and are coming back to the Burgh with the ðŸ† #PittsburghPowerSoftballJun 06, 2022

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