ESPN Magazine, August 13, 2007 issue2243 viewsBen (signing autographs at training camp) in the mag's "Zoom" photo feature.
caption (in typical ESPN fashion):
Signing Bonus:
Last year, Ben Roethlisberger limped into TC dogged by questions about judgment and maturity after a nasty motorcycle wreck. This year, the love was unconditional-at least from the Delia's set-as Bergermania raged in Latrobe, PA.-the Steelers summer home. As for those fans more concerned with last years 23 picks than this year's new haircut, the jury is still out.
|
|
Jonathan Rangel, December 5, 2010942 viewsThis story comes from Robert Rangel of Grove City, California. He and his son Jonathan (photo below) took a cross-country trip to Baltimore on Sunday, December 5th, 2010 to watch the Steelers play the Ravens (Steelers 13, Ravens 10).
From Mr. Rangel:
I just want to publicly thank Ben for tossing the game ball to my son Jonathan on Sunday night as he walked off the field in Baltimore.
It was so cold the entire stadium emptied out before Ben left the field except for about six Steeler fans and a bunch of security guys.
We didn’t even know he was still out there. We just wanted to cheer the team after the game. We saw Mike Wallace walking off the field and were just saying things like “Great game!â€, when all of a sudden we saw Ben approaching. He looked real tired, and I am sure he was hurting pretty bad. The crowd had been really mean to him all night long, so my son made a point of just yelling things like “Great game!†and “Way to go, Ben!â€, and since we were just about alone in the stands next to the tunnel, it was easy for him to see who was yelling.
All I remember was Ben cracking a big smile (broken nose and all) and then tossing Jonathan the ball he had been holding since taking a knee to end the game. We couldn’t believe it. Jonathan, a former HS football player, hugged the ball between both arms like a running back while trying not to drop it as we waded through thousands of Raven fans leaving the stadium. By the time we walked back to our hotel, we saw a post-game video that showed Ben holding the ball while shaking Flacco’s hand and then while being interviewed on the field.
Needless to say, it made our trip from sunny California to freezing cold Baltimore the best father-son trip ever. Last year we traveled to Denver, the two years before to San Diego. Next year, we want to travel to Pittsburgh to see a “home†game.
Ben made a lifetime impression on my son (and me). We didn’t expect it, which made it even more special.
Attached is a photo of Jonathan holding the ball. Not ever going to see this ball on e-Bay or anywhere else. We are going to get a case for it and display it with the tickets and program.
More than that, we will tell and re-tell the story of a great game and a great QB who took the time to make us smile.
Ben, your gesture will always be remembered by two lifelong West Coast Steeler fans. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Robert Rangel
Garden Grove (a California suburb of Pittsburgh)
*Robert and Jonathan, thank you both for sharing the story and the photo!
**Photo taken and submitted by Mr. Robert Rangel - Please DO NOT use or copy without his permission!
|
|
November 24, 2016 - Thanksgiving Game - Steelers vs Colts714 viewsDropping back to pass during the second quarter.
Photo: Joe Robbins/Getty Images
|
|
Fan Story - Emily and Big Ben, 2007.3408 viewsEmily had the opportunity to not only meet Ben but to dine with him as well:
"Hi, my name is Emily Kuhlman and I met Big Ben! When I met him, he was so tall (and I'm 5'8" and only in 6th grade). My uncle introduced me to Ben at his sister Carlee's basketball game, because he and my uncle are best friends and I'm a really big fan. After I met him, we all went to Tony's Restaurant (home of the Big Ben burger) because my uncle owns the restaurant. After we were done eating, he signed my jersey and my "Big Ben" pin. It was so cool! Then we sat and talked for a half hour. After we were ready to go we all said goodbye and went home. That was the best day ever!"
Big Ben's BIGGEST fan,
Emily Kuhlman
6/5/07
*Thank you so much to Emily for sharing her story and her photo!
|
|
June 3, 2013 - The Second Annual Ben Roethlisberger Foundation Invitational1263 viewsGonna make it?
|
|
The Kenney Family Christmas card755 viewsRochelle, daughter Arielle, and John Kenney.
John was born and raised in Mt. Oliver on the South Side.
"I married into the dynasty 15 years ago and root for the team 365 days of the year whether we are having a good season or not. We live in VA beach ( was really sad I didn't get to see Big Ben when he was here, lol). My husband was in the Navy for twenty years, and is now retired, and a civilian with the government. My daughter was born into it also. She wears her Steelers/Penguins gear at least once a week! I am an admin for the 'Steel Blood of Hampton Roads' page on Facebook and we just went over 1,000 members just by word of mouth. We love the Steelers here in the 757, the fan base is Steelers, not the dead skins! We have rally's and get together and watch games whether it be Steelers, Penguins or Pirates!! I love my Steelers and I love Big Ben!! Woohoo! Take care & Merry Christmas!" -- Rochelle Kenney
|
|
1335 views
|
|
2004 - Week 9 - Steelers vs. Eagles1036 viewsPittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, right, talks with backup Tommy Maddox (8) after throwing a first-quarter touchdown to Hines Ward.
|
|
November 4, 2003 - Bowling Green Falcons vs. Miami of Ohio Red Hawks2790 viewsBen Roethlisberger escapes #27, Jelani Jordan, for a few yards late in the 1st half. Miami won the game 33-10.
|
|
January 15, 2017 - AFC Divisional Round Game - Steelers vs Chiefs1021 viewsBen looks for a call from the officials.
Photo: Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images
|
|
April 30, 2015 - Family Fun at the Beach 2195 viewsWe have so much fun with Mom & Dad!! Hope you liked our photos! – Benjamin, Jr. & Baylee.
|
|
October 14, 2010 - Practice929 views“I’m not going out there trying to be Superman. I’m just going to go out and try to play my game. If we put up 20 yards and win 3-0, a win is a win.†-- Ben, from an article in the L.A. Times (10-14-10).
Photo: Getty
|
|
10336 files on 862 page(s) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
859 | |
|
|