September 27, 2009 - Steelers @ Bengals1078 viewsBen congratulates the Bengals Carson Palmer after the Steelers were defeated 23-20.
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Jonathan Rangel, December 5, 20101078 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 didn’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 “Great 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 “Great game!†and “Way 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 couldn’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 Flacco’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 “home†game.
Ben made a lifetime impression on my son (and me). We didn’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!
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Primal Instinct TV on Versus1078 viewsShow host Wilson Reynolds guided Ben on his first ever spring turkey hunt in the Spring of 2011 as they pursued eastern longbeards in the Maryland countryside. The show aired on September 18th, 2011.
Photo: Primal Instinct
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March 31, 2017 - TobyMac "Hits Deep" Concert in Pittsburgh1078 views“What an amazing night watching Mandisa and TobyMac & the Diverse City Band. Ashley and I got to experience amazing music with our parents and some of our friends. Thanks for your friendship, Toby and Disa!†— Ben.
“Backstage with my homie Big Ben and [Gabe Patillo]. Thanks for standing on your toes Ben.†— TobyMac.
Photo: TobyMac
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April 22, 2007 - Steelers Mini-Camp1077 viewsmorning session.
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November 22, 2009 - Steelers @ Chiefs1077 viewsBen gets away once again and makes a play!
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August 29th: Pre-Season @ Broncos1077 viewsBen points to the sky after the Steelers put 3 on the board.
Photo: Reuters
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October 31, 2010 - Steelers vs. Saints1077 views...to bring down. Just ask Saints DE Will Smith!
Photo: AP
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April 2, 2013 - Knicks vs Heat game in Miami1077 viewsSerious conversation with director Spike Lee courtside.
Photo: CBS Sports
* Click on any photo for a larger version.
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2013 Ben Roethlisberger Football Camp1077 viewsPasses come fast and furious, and so do catches, at Ben Roethlisberger’s Football Camp. Among the campers are Andrew Ziegler and his brother, Steven, courtesy of their father, Navy Commander Mark Ziegler.
“My husband is currently stationed in Afghanistan,†says his wife, Dena. “And he gave the kids the gift of Ben’s camp for something to look forward to while he was away. And today is Steven’s 12th birthday.â€
Dena Ziegler shared her sons’ stories on the Steeler quarterback’s website.
“So I ended up reading that,†Roethlisberger says. “So I called them out today, and today happens to be his brother’s birthday as well. So we sent them both deep, and I had his mom come down so she good get good footage and send it to their dad in Afghanistan. So it all worked out really great.â€
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/06/18/deployed-dad-surprises-sons-with-big-bens-football-camp/
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2008 Training Camp - July 28, 20081076 views*Thank you Trish!
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