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April 1, 2012 - Collectors Showcase of America Show1492 views"My name is Steve. My wife Michelle, my 7 yr old son Bryce and I made the 7 hr trip from Syracuse, NY without flinching. I've been on this hobby for over 10 yrs and didn't recall Ben ever doing one of these before. I have to be honest, I wasn't expecting Ben to be as great as he was. I found Ben to be as engaged with the fans as anyone I've ever seen. He bent over backwards to give the fans what they wanted.

"I didn't anticipate Bryce getting his picture taken with him. So when it did happen, I literally got tears in my eyes. At 7, I would have given anything to have had the opportunity with Terry Bradshaw. Thanks to Ben's graciousness, a little boy's dream came true. And so did a father's, who lives through his little boy. Thanks Ben! Btw, I know exactly how the tattoo guy feels. I have a tattoo of Jack Lambert. I met him and he signed it. I had the auto tattooed as well. Now we want to see Ben again for a family pic. Hope to see him again, soon." -- Steve BishopApr 03, 2012

April 1, 2012 - Collectors Showcase of America Show1604 viewsJamie Simpson leans in for a close-up with her favorite QB!

"Ben is a great guy! So nice, took time to shake hands and take pictures! Thanks for coming to VA!!! Go Steelers!" -- JamieApr 03, 2012

April 1, 2012 - Collectors Showcase of America Show1543 viewsOn his way out the door, Ben signs the Steel City Mafia emblem on the back of Yoshia Walker's amazing truck.

Photo: Kelly D'AngeloApr 03, 2012

April 1, 2012 - Collectors Showcase of America Show1604 views"This is my middle son, Chase. He was so excited about meeting Big Ben that he had Ben laughing at him because he was so 'giddy'. Truly a great experience anytime we get to meet Ben. He and Ashley were both so cordial and talkative at the event!" -- Kelly D'Angelo Apr 03, 2012

April 1, 2012 - Collectors Showcase of America Show1573 views"Ben with my nephews at the Chantilly show. We drove 9 hrs from Dayton, Ohio for this, and Ben was awesome really nice and we enjoyed talking to him, plus he signed a pic I took at SB XL of him! Looks great with him and Bettis' autographs. Seemed like he was having a great time with the fans! This picture here was the thrill of a lifetime for them! Tell him his fans really appreciate him! Thanks!!" -- Lou Bouris

*Click on any photo to see a larger version!Apr 02, 2012

April 1, 2012 - Collectors Showcase of America Show1747 views"This is Ben with my youngest son, Zachery. He has seen him in person before but this was his first time taking a picture with him. This one will be framed and hung in his 'Steelers' bedroom!" -- Kelly D'Angelo

Apr 02, 2012

April 1, 2012 - Collectors Showcase of America Show2233 viewsNow this photo came from Ben:

He's pointing to the tattoo of himself on the back of fan Danny Winslow, who traveled from Newport News, VA to attend the event in Chantilly, VA. Ben signed Danny's back beneath his tattooed likeness and Danny plans on getting the autograph tattooed to his back right away!

"Just want to say thanks to all the amazing fans that were at the signing today! You made my first signing like this a very memorable one! Thank you all for the support and love, I love you all! I always say that Steeler fans are the best in the world and you proved it today, especially fans like this guy!" -- Ben

Apr 02, 2012

April 1, 2012 - Collectors Showcase of America Show2421 views"Thanks to Ben for taking this photo with us and the Steel City Mafia van. This will be a great picture to show our son when he gets older!" -- Adayla Stadtler

Thank you to the Stadtler family!Apr 02, 2012

April 1, 2012 - Collectors Showcase of America Show1854 views"My daughter and me with Ben. Ben was very gracious. I know autograph shows are part of the business, but he actually listened to what I said and even replied and threw a joke in there." -- Ted Webb

Thank you Ted!Apr 02, 2012

April 1, 2012 - Collectors Showcase of America Show2074 views"Thanks to Big Ben!! He was a class act today I am proud to be a fan of his since day one!! Keep on keeping on brother!!" -- Brian Bohanon

Thank you Brian!Apr 02, 2012

April 1, 2012 - Collectors Showcase of America Show2131 viewsAshley Roethlisberger stopped by the Steel City Mafia booth while her husband was busy signing autographs. Here she is posing with Jen Menichini.

Thank you Jen!
Apr 02, 2012

April 1, 2012 - Collectors Showcase of America Show2349 viewsThe lovely Ashley Roethlisberger poses with the Mafia bosses....the Steel City Mafia bosses!!

Photo: Jen MenichiniApr 02, 2012

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