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Little Fan2481 views
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April 23, 2010 - Little Maddox meets Big Ben2615 viewsFrom Maddox's father, Colin Gratchen:
I need to share a positive story that happened to my family today regarding Ben.
I have been hypocritical of Ben, doubting him at times. People make mistakes. I have made a ton of them and always seemed to get another chance so why can't we do the same with Ben?
Ben and his father were golfing today. My son Maddox who is 5-years old, is a huge 'Ben fan'. My son patiently waited for Ben to finish up at the ninth hole. He had his 'Ben' jersey on and a rookie card in hand.
Well before my son could even ask him a question, Ben took the initiative and asked my son, "What do you got there buddy, you want me to sign something?".
So he signed a card for my son and took a picture with him. They then saw him a few minutes later getting a hot dog and he called my son "buddy" again.
I don't know if Ben has to win his fans back or not, but I just wanted to thank him and share a positive story with you.
He put a smile on my family's face today and I'm pretty sure my son will never forget it. If he does, he’s always got a nice picture and autograph to remind him.
I should have never prejudged the guy like so many others. I’m going to share this story with as many as I can.
Story Update:
Colin advised that his son "has been talking about the experience for the last couple days. We printed up some pictures for the golf course and our parents. Now he wants to autograph one and send it back to Ben."
Update, May 28, 2010: After Maddox's meeting, he wanted to send Ben a photo of the two of them with his autograph (in crayon). Ben said he would do an even exchange - an autographed photo of him for an autographed photo of Maddox, but he sent much more:
Hey Erin,
We received the pictures today! Maddox was so pumped! Now he thinks Ben is his biggest fan because that is what he wrote to Maddox!
If you can, tell Ben we couldn't say thanks enough to him! He has just made Maddox so happy!
Today we got a package mailed directly from Ben's parents (Ken and Brenda) and it had more autographed items in it than we expected.
So the tally for one simple meeting turned into 2 autographed authentic NFL action photos and 3 autographed cards as well as a personal photo taken with my son. The autographed photos of Ben scoring the first TD of Super Bowl 40 and Ben making "the tackle" against Indy are just awesome.
If people are going to tell every negative story, I'm going to continue to tell the positive ones too. It's only fair.
*Thank you so much to both of Maddox's parents, Colin and Nicole, for sharing their story with us!
**Photo taken by Colin. Please do not use the photo without permission.
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Erik Glass and Ben1740 viewsFrom an email sent to Rep1Sports on August 12, 2010:
My name is Dave Glass and I head up the broadcast division at Findlay Publishing Company.
My son, Erik, is also a HUGE Ben Fan.
The purpose of my email is to let you – perhaps even Ben – know that our Radio station [WFIN AM 1330] decided long ago to continue carrying Steelers’ Football.
I hope that Ben will be supportive of our decision and know that we are always here for him.
I suspect Ben listened to me on the radio…years ago growing up in Findlay.
We wish him well and GO STEELERS!
Respectfully, Dave
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August, 2010 - Ben's newest fan!1723 viewsAlivia Lynn Kreutzmann knows a thing or two about elite quarterbacks, even at her young age!
Photo taken by her dad, Jason, who also happens to be a big "Ben fan"!
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August 29, 2010 - Steelers Preseason Game against the Denver Broncos1716 viewsTeddy poses with his father Rich Huttenhower at his first Steelers game!
From his email:
"P.S. Tell Ben that I'm also a Miami grad (1982) and I'm a pretty old dad (51 and my son is 6), so he's got plenty of time. We went to the same school together at different times."
Photo courtesy of Rich Huntenhower
*Please do not use or copy without Mr. Hutenhower's permission.
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August 30, 2010 - Teddy shows off his "Big Ben Shoe"1863 viewsWe were just at the Steelers-Broncos game in Denver (August 29th) and we'd like to thank Ben for tossing his shoe to us. It's the first time I ever sat in the front row and I apprehensively bought the tickets a week before, wondering what I was doing spending so much money on a pre-season game…. Now, I know why.
This was my son's first ever football game and I can't tell you how exited he is to have one of Ben's shoes (see photo above showing his fellow 1st and 2nd graders).
If we hadn't left our seats at halftime, I'm sure Ben would have signed the shoe like he did for the kid and dad sitting next to us...oh well. As I told my son, only 2 in 66,000 people at the game got one of Ben's shoes.
I don't know what is next for my son. At 6-months old, Jackson Browne picked him up at a concert and now at 6-years old, Ben gave him a shoe!
Thank you again, Ben from the bottom of our hearts!
Have a great season; Super Bowl #3 is coming soon! I've been a fan for a long time and I'm convinced Ben will be the first quarterback to win five Super Bowls.
Go Steelers, Go Ben!
Rich (father) and Teddy (son) Huttenhower
*Also, the cap being worn by Teddy was given to him by Steelers long snapper Greg Warren.
Photo courtesy of Rich Huntenhower
*Please do not use or copy without Mr. Hutenhower's permission.
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Little Juliette Devivo...1369 viewsshows off her new Big Ben jersey!
From her proud father, Brian:
"She's 10 weeks old and from New Castle, PA. We can tell already she loves the Steelers!! She watches all the games with her 2 older sisters Dominique and Isabella, and with her Mom and Dad. She's still not sure whether to laugh or cry when Daddys yelling and cheering at the TV screen during the games!! She's heard all about Big Ben and what a great QB he is. However, since she was just born July 12th she has not gotten to see him play in a real game yet and she can't wait for October 17th! Good luck and have a great season Big Ben! Your newest fan, Juliette!"
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Jovan Ortiz, October 20101257 viewsJovan would wear his #7 jersey 24/7 according to his father Jonathan, even in the bathtub!
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A trio of lovely ladies...1455 viewsRachel, Erin and Brooke from York, PA.
Sent in by their uncle, Brad Wentz!
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October, 2010 - Jackson Ritter1233 viewsFuture Steelers QB Jackson Ritter looks like he's ready to take the field!
Photo taken by his mom, Erin.
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October, 2010 - Liam Lydon1369 viewsLittle Liam is ROCKIN' his #7 onesy, even if he does need to grow into it just a bit! He was born on September 2nd, and according to his proud grandparents, Lance and Jessica Lydon, he's been a Big Ben fan "all his life"!
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August, 2010 - Benji drops back to pass....1244 views...with the same form as his favorite quarterback!
Benji Novak was on the field during Steelers training camp working on his passing fundamentals.
Photo submitted by his parents, Alan and Jan Novak.
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