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Easter, 20138962 viewsBenjamin Jr. looks like he's ready for a round of golf already at St. Andrews in Scotland in his awesome scally cap!Mar 31, 2013

Easter, 20136741 viewsThe Roethlisberger's message to Steelers fans:

"Happy Easter everyone! Hope everyone had a blessed day!" -- Ben, Ashley & JRMar 31, 2013

Easter, 20135340 viewsBenjamin Jr. looks like he's ready for a round of golf already at St. Andrews in Scotland in his awesome scally cap!Mar 31, 2013

March 12, 2013 -- Bull meets Ben464 viewsThis fan story comes from Morris â€œBullâ€ Kay of Birmingham, Alabama, and took place on (where else but) the golf course:

"We were playing golf at Reynolds Plantation on the Great Waters Course, and Ben was playing behind us. My friend left his 4 wood on one of the previous holes and when Ben and his playing partner caught up to us we realized that they had picked it up for us. We immediately recognized him, and he was very nice to autograph a ball for us and to stand in for the photo op.

"It was nice and chilly that day with temperatures in the low to mid 50â€²s, but we noticed he was wearing shorts, lol. By the way, he hits the ball very well.

"All of my Steelers buddies are very jealous. Very nice guy!" â€“ Morris â€œBullâ€ Kay

*Thank you Bull!!Mar 27, 2013

March 2, 2013 - Ben's own Birthday Contest1058 viewsWe held our annual Big Ben's Birthday Contest on his birthday, March 2nd and Scott Peterson, a Steelers fan from Delaware was our 302nd emailer ((3/02 â€“ Ben's birth date)! Scott sent in a photo of himself posing with his prize: a game-used, autographed Nike cleat from Ben that he wore during the early part of the 2012 season!

Congratulations Scott!

Mar 23, 2013

March 19. 2013 - Tyrone Wells Concert9423 viewsAshley and Carlee (and a friend) pose with Tyrone Wells, whose concert they attended at the Club Cafe in Pittsburgh.

You can check out Tyrone's website here: http://tyronewells.com/

His Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/tyronewellsmusic
His Twitter page: https://twitter.com/tyronewellsMar 20, 2013

A perfect fan story to post for St. Patrick's Day, 2013!457 viewsMe, Duncan Purcell posing with The Legend!

I am a PGA Golf Professional at Ballybunion Golf Club, Ireland. Last spring on a quiet afternoon, I was in our Pro Shop and in walked Ben and 3 of his buddies. We donâ€™t get much NFL here in Ireland, but I had followed Ben and his Steelers team from their Super Bowl run and win from the previous year. Itâ€™s always enjoyable meeting top sports people and personalities.

I had a brief exchange with his golfing partners, and then plucked up the courage to ask Ben for a hand shake. He was very obliging so I asked for a photo with him and he had no problem with this. Iâ€™ve met many personalities in my job but I have to say that Ben is so approachable and down to earth.

I have relatives in the States that are HUGE Steelers fans and they were just as happy as I was to meet the man himself.

Great guy. And I shall forever be a fan of his. Heâ€™s always welcome back to Ireland, and especially Ballybunion! â€“ Duncan Purcell, County Kerry, Ireland
Mar 17, 2013

March 2, 2011 - Determination paid off for Heather Scott!721 viewsHeather took this photo of Carlee and her parents during the Senior Night Presentation at OU. Her story is below:

Iâ€™m a lifelong Steeler fan, born and raised in Johnstown, PA. Serving in the Air Force relocated me to Tinker AFB where I also found my second home, Oklahoma, where I started a family and still reside today. I wear my love for the Steelers on my sleeve, meaning after a 15 minute encounter with me you will know exactly how much I LOVE my Steelers.

On March 2, 2011, Benâ€™s birthday, my son Karstenâ€™s soccer coach messaged me about Senior Night at Oklahoma University (where Benâ€™s sister Carlee was a basketball star). I thought â€œif Ben were going to be at a game, THIS was going to be the gameâ€. So I asked my friend Linda to go to the game with me and (of course) had to call my family in PA to tell them what I was up to. Most responses were â€œBen doesnâ€™t sign autographsâ€ or â€œeven if Benâ€™s there, no way youâ€™ll be able to get to himâ€â€¦ but that wasnâ€™t going to slow me down. I was determined and if he was here in Oklahoma, by golly, I was going to meet him....Mar 13, 2013

March 2, 2011 - Determination paid off for Heather Scott!606 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. Yeahâ€¦ Not quite. They didnâ€™t budge and in fact tried to act like it wasnâ€™t Ben. I wasnâ€™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 didnâ€™t want his attendance announced as he didnâ€™t want to take away from his sisterâ€™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 Carleeâ€™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 heâ€™d â€œdo a Pittsburgh gal a favor and take a picture with me.â€ At least thatâ€™s what my friend said I said (lol).

Ben was so nice to stop, and said â€œSure, 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 â€“ Iâ€™m pretty sure squeezing his side way too tight, and had the biggest smile on my face...Mar 13, 2013

March 2, 2011 - Determination paid off for Heather Scott!746 viewsAfter we took the picture, I asked if heâ€™d sign my terrible towel to which he replied â€œSure!â€ He signed my towel, handed it back to me and said â€œHere you go.â€ I thanked him and he said â€œYouâ€™re very welcome. Have a nice night!â€

I was literally jumping in the air and kicking my heels together! I was so excited for weeksâ€¦ I still get excited re-telling the story. He and Ashley were so kind and gracious to take a moment to speak with me, on his birthday no less. â€“ Heather Scott

*Thank you to Heather for sharing her photos and her story!!Mar 13, 2013

January, 2013 - Hannah Carruthers1111 viewsAccording to Hannah's father, Brad, "She flipped out" when she learned she had won!

She comes from a long line of Steelers fans from the Pittsburgh area.

*If you would like your birthday posted on Ben's website for the week of your birthday, send it along with your full name to BigBen7website@gmail.com

The wishes are posted on the right side of the home page at BigBen7.com, about midway down!

A random winner from that birthday month is selected at the end of each month in a drawing, and receives a game-used, autographed Nike cleat from #7.

Mar 11, 2013

February 6th, 2013 - The Silver Fox Steakhouse 572 viewsWhile visiting his friend and one of his self-described heroes, Jim Kelly in upstate New York during the month of February, Ben stopped and had dinner at the acclaimed "Silver Fox Steakhouse" in Ellicottville, NY. Before he left, he posed with Head Chef Jack Atkinson and some of his staff.

"I'm a huge Steelers fan, and of Ben as well. It was my pleasure to cook for him. He was extremely gracious to my staff and myself posing for pictures and signing autographs." -- Jack Atkinson

For info on The Silver Fox:

http://thesilverfoxrestaurant.com/

You can also check out a photo from Ben posing last year with Jim Kelly:

http://bigben7.com/photos/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=-84&pos=22

*Click on any photo for a larger version!Mar 04, 2013

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