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August 4, 2011 - Training Camp1218 viewsPhoto: Lexi FantyAug 05, 2011

Steelers Mexico Tribute to Big Ben1331 views"Erin, this picture was before the SB XLIII at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. The idea belongs to Erik Rojas a friend of mine and televisa (tv network) help us. And the desire of the entire group is THE SEVENTH TO THE SEVEN!" -- Daniel Hernandez, GM of the Steelers Mexico Fan Club.

In the photo: Pedro Moysen, Jeannine Ribel, Daniel Hernandez, Arturo Sanchez, Choper Zamorano, Gerardo Acosta, Enrique Solis, David Catalan, Nefer Fons, Erik Rojas Martinez, Surisaday Garcia, Alex Gomez Rodriguez.

From Daniel Hernandez

*click on any photo to see a larger version!Jun 27, 2011

Roger Saucedo at Super Bowl XLV1226 viewsRoger, holding the flag of Mexico and several new friends enjoy themselves at Super Bowl XLV.

Thank you so much Roger!

*Click on each photo for a larger version.May 20, 2011

Roger Saucedo and Lili Mudd at Super Bowl XLV1205 viewsThank you to Roger!May 20, 2011

1365 viewsFrom Roger:

IÂ´m from Monterrey, Mexico. IÂ´m Steelers fan since I was 9 years old, I played football in a team named "acereros", that means Steelers in Spanish. Now iÂ´m 38, and here in Monterrey we have a group named "Regios de Acero" ("men & women of steel") - a Steelers fans group. Every year we make a trip to USA to see a game of our beloved team. Past year we made a trip to New Orleans on October 31st, and in February to Dallas SB XLV (without tickets, we made our tailgate nearest of the stadium, 1 block away and saw the game by TV). Now we scheduled our 2011 trip to see the Steelers at Arizona and Houston. My dream is to visit the Heinz Field and see my team playing at home, and I know that one day I will be there.

In the photo above: Roger, Daniel G., Homero Garza, Sergio Rojas and Saul Cantu.

Photo: Roger SaucedoMay 20, 2011

REGIOS DE ACERO1470 views...means "men & women of steel" and it is a group of Steelers fans from Monterrey, Mexico!

In the photo: Jesus Vera, Homero Garza, Roger, Pedro Velazquez and Sergio Rojas.

Photo: Roger SaucedoMay 20, 2011

Susan Eppard, York PA1031 viewsNot only do I have a Steeler related email address but I named my cat "Steeler" who is 10 months old. So now on game days, along with my 3-year old nephew Ethan Mickey, we all cheer the Steelers onto victory. Go Steelers ! ! ! ! Good Luck Ben and the rest of the team. We love you ! ! ! -- Susan

Susan Eppard

York, Pa.Apr 10, 2011

Shea Shaw875 viewsShea Shaw is 15-years old and is a big fan of Benâ€™s. Shea was involved in a hit and run accident on January 8th, 2011 and has been in a coma since. She is at Valley Medical Center Hospital in San Jose, Ca, Pediatric ICU fighting for her life.

Update: On Super Bowl Sunday (February 6th, 2011) Shea was taken off the respirator and is now breathing on her own!!!She is still in a coma but the fact that she is breathing on her own is huge WIN! her family said that thoughts and prayers from Steeler Nation is helping!

Please visit: http://sheashope.org/
Feb 11, 2011

A family of Big Ben fans in Kentucky!1132 viewsBryan Hopkins, his lovely wife Ashley and their sons (and future Hall of Fame quarterbacks) 4-year old Luke and 7-year old Christian pose in the jerseys of their favorite Steeler!

Photo submitted by Bryan!Feb 11, 2011

Soprano's Pizza1264 viewsIf you're ever passing through Bridgewater, New Jersey, you have to stop by and say hello to John Galati, who owns Soprano's Pizza -- a friendly Steelers pizzeria!

Thank you John!Jan 06, 2011

Soprano's Pizza1872 viewsJohn Galati is a serious Steelers fan in New Jersey!

Photo: John GalatiJan 06, 2011

Jonathan Rangel, December 5, 20101084 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 didnâ€™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 â€œGreat 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 â€œGreat game!â€ and â€œWay 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 couldnâ€™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 Flaccoâ€™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 â€œhomeâ€ game.

Ben made a lifetime impression on my son (and me). We didnâ€™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!Dec 08, 2010

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