17th Annual ESPY Awards1691 viewsBen on the Red Carpet at the 17th annual ESPY Awards held at Nokia Theatre LA Live on July 15, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
June 3, 2013 - The Second Annual Ben Roethlisberger Foundation Invitational1219 views"Okay, how about if we try NOT to hit the nice lady driving the golf cart with the football!"
Photos taken by Tommy Iannarelli, for BigBen7.com
May 21, 2007 - "The Alliance" Event1664 viewsBen meets with little Ethan Morrison. Ethan and his mother were guests at the "The Alliance" event that Ben spoke at. 5-year old Ethan lost his father and two of his siblings in a terrible car accident last April.
Little Ethan is all smiles as Ben signs the back of his jersey.
June 9-10, 2008 - Sheetz Family Charities 10th Annual 'For the Kidz' Golf Classic2066 views
July 2, 2013 - Big Ben in London1108 viewsBen with Trevor Martin.
Many Fans of Ben and the Steelers will be looking forward to the international series game in London this year. I have never been able to visit the great city of Pittsburgh to watch my beloved Steelers play but have supported them from across the pond for some 40 years!
NFL UK arranged for Ben Roethlisberger to spend an hour in a fan forum with just 30 invitees to win a place at this one had to sign up on their website and apply for Union Jax membership which states â€Opt-in to the Jaguars Fan Club!:
Yes! I want to join the Jacksonville Jaguars UK fan club allowing me to win some amazing prizes and access to exclusive events.†OK I lied!
However the chance to partake in this meet and greet event assuaged my conscience.
Friday morning I got the call from NFL you have been selected to meet Ben on Tuesday would you be able to come?
I wanted to scream, 'try keeping me away' but as I work in a busy office I remained calm..ish. The anticipation for the next four days was huge and I still had to work Tuesday but arranged to leave early to ensure I made it on time.
Members of the Facebook group Steeler Nation UK who had also got the call arranged a nearby Pub to meet in and the seen was set. We walked as a group to the hotel some 15 Steelers fans including 1 who tagged along on the off chance someone would not turn up! – she got lucky and was invited to the meet.
We were shown to the meeting room and were kindly given Photos and Caps and Sky Sports NFL presenter Nick Reynolds arrived to host the meet. About to give Ben a big build up Ben strolled into the room to spontaneous applause that stopped the presenter in his tracks...first laugh of the evening. Ben’s honest, open, and thoughtful answers to questions, not just from host Neil, but from the audience of 30 were an insight into a man who whilst at the top of his sport appreciates the fans. Us Brits are not as familiar with the X’s and O’s as perhaps those brought up playing in school so Ben demonstrated how it works with a “simple†play. He seemed genuinely surprised at the knowledge and enthusiasm of those of us attending.
The Steeler Nation UK Flag some 8 foot wide which is the name of the UK fans website and Facebook group certainly made an impact as his signature now graces it. Ben extended the time from an hour to get a Photo with all those attending and the flag! This was filmed for SKY TV (Britains large satellite broadcaster) and when Ben appeared live on Sky Sports News on Friday Morning he repeated his comment “The feeling is we are coming to London to play football, but seeing the fans, I’m excited to go back to my teammates and tell them we’re not just going there for the NFL, we’re going there because we have fans there.
It makes me happy, it’ll makes the guys happy and I have always said the Steeler fans are the best fans in sports. We’re playing for the fans and that’s what’s exciting. It’s not just about making money for the NFL, it’s about playing for the fans.â€
That was a comment that made all of us proud to support the Steelers and Big Ben!
Perhaps the most interesting reaction to our most lucky evening was probably on return to the bar to share our thoughts on the event. A gentleman noticing all the Pittsburgh Steeler Shirts came across as a resident of the Burgh to ask why we were there. When he found out who we had met he was rather jealous to put it mildly.
Meeting Ben Roethlisberger still feels like a dream 24 hours later. I was honoured and privileged to meet a superstar of the NFL who plays for the greatest team! -- Trevor
*Thank you Trevor!
July 9, 2012 - The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation Invitational1298 viewsPhoto: Tommy/Proserv Executive Service
July 2, 2013 - Big Ben in London1223 viewsBen with KB Jones.
"Great evening at the Grosvenor House with Big Ben talking football, game winning plays and golf!" - K.B.
June 16, 2014 - The 2014 Ben Roethlisberger Football Camp501 viewsAustin Hoelke didn't even make it to bed before the Zzzzzz's hit!
"Best experience ever. Thanks again Ben!" -- Rich Hoelke Jr.
Photo: Rich Hoelke, Jr.
Last additions - Events/Appearances
June 5, 2023: A Proud Dad…445 viewsFindlay native & Miami Alum (2000) tweeted this great photo of his son with #7:
Mike Montgomery @montymont6
Grateful to learn from one of the best!
@RyanMonty2025
@FootballFindlay
@FHSAthletic
@_BigBen7Jun 06, 2023
June 4, 2023 - For the non-tweeters on a Sunday evening152 viewsStefan Adams @stefadams87
Elite day in the Burgh! Appreciate your time and insight Ben. It was a pleasure connecting with you and your family. Appreciate the QB knowledge and wisdom given to the young buck.
FINDLAY
#ALLIN
*Thank you to Coach Adams, and to our friend, Brian, for always lookin’ out for us!Jun 05, 2023
June 4, 2023 - For the non-tweeters on a Sunday evening150 viewsStefan Adams @stefadams87
Elite day in the Burgh! Appreciate your time and insight Ben. It was a pleasure connecting with you and your family. Appreciate the QB knowledge and wisdom given to the young buck.
FINDLAY
#ALLIN
*Thank you to Coach Adams, and to our friend, Brian, for always lookin’ out for us!Jun 05, 2023
May 6, 2023: DaBeard with One of the DaBest Photos of the Evening582 viewsBrett Keisel @bkeisel99
May 4, 2023 - Big Ben....585 viewsand the man called ‘Duck’!May 05, 2023
April 29, 2023 - Luke Combs in concert635 views...and with Big Ben backstage!May 01, 2023
April 29, 2023 - Luke Combs in concert 244 views...and with Big Ben backstage!Apr 30, 2023
April 28, 2023 - From Findlay Trojan Athletics210 viewsFindlay Trojan Athletics @FHSAthletic
Thank you @_BigBen7 and Roethlisberger family! Entries are available through Venmo @Findlay-Trojanclub include your name and email address in the note. Go Trojans! #TrojanTrue.
*Click image to see a larger version. Apr 29, 2023