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July 27, 2012 - Jeffrey Metz922 views This is a story about a young man and his courage. Jeffrey Metz was born in San Diego, CA with cerebral palsy. My name is Mickey Metz, Jeffrey's uncle. I'm originally from the north side of Pittsburgh, but have been living in Orlando, FL since 1985. We have family in Mt. Pleasant, PA so I decided to invite Jeffrey to go on a road trip to Steelers training camp with me, my son, and my brother. His parents were reluctant to allow him to fly by himself to Orlando because of his physical disability, but Jeffrey won out and flew from Bakersfield, CA to our home in Orlando to start the road trip to Pennsylvania. He flew 3,000 miles and rode for 1,200 miles.
Friday, July 27, 2012, the first day of camp open for the public was the day that changed Jeffrey's life forever.
We arrived at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA at noon. Upon arriving I sought out several staff members to see if there was any assistance (a wheelchair) for Jeffrey to get to the playing fields and unfortunately they couldn't provide any. We weren't sure how to get Jeffrey down the hillside from the handicap parking lot but Jeffrey knew the only chance he had to meet his favorite player, Ben Roethlisberger, was to climb down all the steps to the playing field. So even with a major fear of steps, he made it to the bottom - one slow step at a time, with crutches, to watch the players on the field.
After practice, Jeffrey climbed down the few remaining steps to the field level in hopes that Ben would notice him wearing his #7 jersey. However, Ben walked the opposite way from us to the other side of the grandstand to sign autographs. Still determined, Jeffrey climbed back up the stairs, walked to the other side and then back down the steps to the side where Ben was. Unfortunately, by this time Ben was already a distance away from where Jeffery was. Other fans noticed Jeffrey and his obvious desire to get Ben's attention, so they started chanting, "Ben, Ben, Ben", but Ben didn't realize what was happening, so he just smiled at the fans and kept moving down the line signing more autographs. Jeffrey was not giving up! He walked along the hillside around another large group of fans to get along the fence in hopes that Ben would still be signing at the end of that row where he now stood.
Ben finally reached Jeffrey and signed his football. He also stopped to take a photo with Jeffrey (above)....
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Erik Glass and Ben1764 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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Ready for Super Bowl XLV838 viewsJovan Ortiz poses in his room in front of his favorite player (while wearing his favorite jersey of course!).
Photo: Jonathan Ortiz
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September, 2014 - Salute to Steeler Nation Mexico410 viewsSteelers Family TapatÃos
"Polamalu, Roethlisberger, Brown and Keisel are the most common jerseys in our group, among the current players. We are trying to take this to the next level, by organizing a trip to the Heinz Field. I personally haven't ever been in Pittsburgh, is my lifelong dream and I'm pretty sure we'll be visiting you as soon as possible." -- Diego Delgadillo
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Laynce Atherton - Born February 26th, 2014491 viewsSteeler fan since February 26th, 2014!
Photo: Garan Atherton
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May 27, 2018 - Guess who just turned 2!630 viewsThis lil' fella, that's who!!
Happy 2nd birthday big boy Bodie! We love you so much and hope you enjoyed your amazing day!! — Love Daddy, Mommy, Jamin, Bay, Remy and Kota.
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July 11, 2012 - Atlanta Airport1284 viewsBen continues to be the most popular guy in the airport this off-season! Here he poses with Mark while awaiting his flight.
Photo: Mark P.
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Cooper Thornton1273 viewsCooper is going to be 8-years old in March and is a "Huge Ben/Steelers fan".
Photo: Cheryl Kent
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Big Ben Barklisberger1040 viewsYup...that's my name and I'm damn proud of it!
Photo submitted by my human, who goes by Daddy Doritos @DTDB35 on Twitter.
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2563 views"So, what are you doing after the game, big fella?"
Ben and Kurt Warner.
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2012 Training Camp1203 viewsPhoto: Wendy Martelle
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October, 2014 - Lyndell Bouldin985 views...made sure during his recent move to a new home that his Big Ben shoe stayed within viewing distance...this one was going with him personally in his truck to the new house!
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