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Training Camp, 2017603 viewsMichael Coates†@Coates_Burghfan
Still can’t believe we got @_BigBen7 and @JJames18_ autographs. #SNUproud #HereWeGo
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The collection grows.....602 viewsSami Wilhite poses with a Gotham City Rogues helmet made by her father and signed by Ben at training camp in August, 2012. The Wilhite's have 90 autographed helmets in their collection so far!!! Sami is a BIG Big Ben fan!
Photo: The Wilhite Family
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March 2, 2011 - Determination paid off for Heather Scott!602 viewsWe sat across from the OU bench, and I scanned the crowd for any sign of Big Ben. I saw a really big guy with a blonde woman on his arm enter the arena from the tunnel and make their way to the press table. I spent the entire first half determining whether that really was Ben, but when I saw him sign a jersey for someone, BAM! I knew it was Ben for sure AND he gave an autograph! (HA! in your face Uncle Jim!) Well adrenaline kicked in and I made my way to Guest Services, where I explained that I was from the Burgh area, had my terrible towel, and asked if they could possibly get it to him to sign. Yeah… Not quite. They didn’t budge and in fact tried to act like it wasn’t Ben. I wasn’t giving up. I asked if they knew anyone else that could possibly help me. Surprisingly they directed me to a gentleman in a suit standing just down the hall. Although he empathized, he said as an OU employee he could not take me to Ben, nor take anything to him for an autograph. He explained that Ben didn’t want his attendance announced as he didn’t want to take away from his sister’s Senior Night. BUT this gentlemen understood my plight, and who knew, he was from Pittsburgh too! He suggested I try to meet Ben outside of the arena.
We stayed through Carlee’s senior tribute, then headed to the parking area. Just as I came around the corner of the building, he and Ashley were headed in my direction from the opposite side. Once he got close enough I kindly asked if he’d “do a Pittsburgh gal a favor and take a picture with me.†At least that’s what my friend said I said (lol).
Ben was so nice to stop, and said “Sure, come onâ€. My heart was beating a million miles a minute. I could not believe it! I hopped on over and put my small arm around him – I’m pretty sure squeezing his side way too tight, and had the biggest smile on my face...
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September 18, 2015 - Sami Wilhite602 viewsSami poses with the Findlay High School helmet that she and her dad made and that Ben signed in August of 2015 during a trip to training camp.
Photo: Butch Wilhite
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December, 2017 - Regios de Acero in Pittsburgh600 views
Our friend, Roger Saucedo fills us in on their big weekend:
And here we go again! Regios de Acero were on their way to Pittsburgh last week! This was our trip to celebrate the club’s 15th anniversary. On Thursday morning, December 7th at 7:00 a.m. 90 fans loaded onto 2 buses to see 1 team: the Pittsburgh Steelers. We expected a 40-hour trip but that did not matter, we had an appointment at Heinz field on Sunday night to support Big Ben Roethlisberger and the team vs. Ravens.
We arrived at the City of Steel on Friday evening, tired but happy.
On Saturday, we toured the city: first the Strip District and then on to Heinz field area for an interview with Mike Clark (anchor news at WTAE). By 5 p.m. we had an important appointment too: an event at the stadium – the Steelers offered a Welcome Party to Mexican and Latin American fans. It was a great party! Roger Saucedo and Jesus Vera, administrators of Regios de Acero, broadcast on facebooklive some moments of the event for his club members in Mexico and all Mexican Steeler Nation too.
Thanks Killer B’s (Ben, Bell, Brown, Boswell), thanks to all the team and thanks to the city of Pittsburgh because they always make us feel like home. See you next year for another traditional tour of Regios de Acero, the most iconic Steelers fan club in Mexico. Here we go! — Roger Saucedo and the members of Regios De Acero.
**Regios de Acero have been making this trip for the last few years: December 2014, December 2015, and November 2016. That is dedication. That is #SteelersMexico!
*Click on the collage to enjoy a larger version.
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The Terrible Towel in Rome!599 viewsRick Pietrolungo, from Greencastle, PA, poses with his Terrible Towel in front of the Vatican! He's been a Steelers fan since 1960, since he was old enough to follow football! According to Rick, he even found a Steelers fan club in one of the local bars.
Thank you Rick!
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Bob & Missy Tschappat in Key West, Part II597 views"It's always footbal season, even on vacation!" -- Bob Tschappat, Jr.
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September 18, 2015 - Sami Wilhite597 viewsTake it all in!!!! This is the Wilhite Family's autographed Steelers helmet collection!!
Photo: Bruce Wilhite
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July 31, 2017 - Training Camp596 viewsBo Raho†@BoRaho10
What a day at training camp!! Thanks so much @steelers and also thank you @AB84 @_BigBen7 @josh_dobbs1
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Taitlyn Hughes #7 jersey591 views"Taitlyn Hughes LOVED The Pittsburgh Steelers. Her favorite player was Ben Roethlisberger. Taitlyn's sister Darian sent me a picture of Taitlyn's #7 jersey." -- Nefeterius McPherson
Taitlyn's story:
http://stu.westga.edu/~wmaples/siva_nicole.html
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August Fan Photos - Steelers Face Painting 101591 viewsCarla Gentry â€@CarlaAGentry Aug 24
@_BigBen7 never too old for face painting as long as it's done right !!!
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September 1, 2017 - Teaching her right!589 views
“I’m a die hard Steelers fan but an even bigger Big Ben fan. The picture is me sharing Steeler history with my granddaughter, Amariyah, who Loves Big Ben also, and her Steelers. She wanted to know when will she meet him to tell her favorite player he was her favorite.†— Amanda Battle.
Amariyah also wanted Ben to know that she just turned 7, so not only does she wear his number, she IS his number!!
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