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April 23, 2010 - Little Maddox meets Big Ben2653 viewsFrom Maddox's father, Colin Gratchen:

I need to share a positive story that happened to my family today regarding Ben.

I have been hypocritical of Ben, doubting him at times. People make mistakes. I have made a ton of them and always seemed to get another chance so why can't we do the same with Ben?

Ben and his father were golfing today. My son Maddox who is 5-years old, is a huge 'Ben fan'. My son patiently waited for Ben to finish up at the ninth hole. He had his 'Ben' jersey on and a rookie card in hand.

Well before my son could even ask him a question, Ben took the initiative and asked my son, "What do you got there buddy, you want me to sign something?".

So he signed a card for my son and took a picture with him. They then saw him a few minutes later getting a hot dog and he called my son "buddy" again.

I don't know if Ben has to win his fans back or not, but I just wanted to thank him and share a positive story with you.

He put a smile on my family's face today and I'm pretty sure my son will never forget it. If he does, heâ€™s always got a nice picture and autograph to remind him.

I should have never prejudged the guy like so many others. Iâ€™m going to share this story with as many as I can.

Story Update:

Colin advised that his son "has been talking about the experience for the last couple days. We printed up some pictures for the golf course and our parents. Now he wants to autograph one and send it back to Ben."

Update, May 28, 2010: After Maddox's meeting, he wanted to send Ben a photo of the two of them with his autograph (in crayon). Ben said he would do an even exchange - an autographed photo of him for an autographed photo of Maddox, but he sent much more:

Hey Erin,

We received the pictures today! Maddox was so pumped! Now he thinks Ben is his biggest fan because that is what he wrote to Maddox!

If you can, tell Ben we couldn't say thanks enough to him! He has just made Maddox so happy!

Today we got a package mailed directly from Ben's parents (Ken and Brenda) and it had more autographed items in it than we expected.

So the tally for one simple meeting turned into 2 autographed authentic NFL action photos and 3 autographed cards as well as a personal photo taken with my son. The autographed photos of Ben scoring the first TD of Super Bowl 40 and Ben making "the tackle" against Indy are just awesome.

If people are going to tell every negative story, I'm going to continue to tell the positive ones too. It's only fair.

*Thank you so much to both of Maddox's parents, Colin and Nicole, for sharing their story with us!

**Photo taken by Colin. Please do not use the photo without permission.

Little Fan2521 views

October 11, 2012 - Richard Culliver1947 viewsRichard is awestruck at meeting Stevenson Sylvester before the game!

"God is really looking out for me, and I really love him!" -- Richard, to his mom after his amazing experience.

Photo: Stephanie McMillan

*To see the most recent photos, click on "Last uploads" at the top of the page!

August 30, 2010 - Teddy shows off his "Big Ben Shoe"1927 viewsWe were just at the Steelers-Broncos game in Denver (August 29th) and we'd like to thank Ben for tossing his shoe to us. It's the first time I ever sat in the front row and I apprehensively bought the tickets a week before, wondering what I was doing spending so much money on a pre-season gameâ€¦. Now, I know why.

This was my son's first ever football game and I can't tell you how exited he is to have one of Ben's shoes (see photo above showing his fellow 1st and 2nd graders).

If we hadn't left our seats at halftime, I'm sure Ben would have signed the shoe like he did for the kid and dad sitting next to us...oh well. As I told my son, only 2 in 66,000 people at the game got one of Ben's shoes.

I don't know what is next for my son. At 6-months old, Jackson Browne picked him up at a concert and now at 6-years old, Ben gave him a shoe!

Thank you again, Ben from the bottom of our hearts!

Have a great season; Super Bowl #3 is coming soon! I've been a fan for a long time and I'm convinced Ben will be the first quarterback to win five Super Bowls.

Go Steelers, Go Ben!

Rich (father) and Teddy (son) Huttenhower

*Also, the cap being worn by Teddy was given to him by Steelers long snapper Greg Warren.

Photo courtesy of Rich Huntenhower

*Please do not use or copy without Mr. Hutenhower's permission.

February 27, 2011 in Norman, OK1907 views7-year old Cooper and his big brother, 11-year old Brett had the opportunity to meet Ben in Norman, Oklahoma on Sunday, February 27th.

Ben was in town to attend sister Carlee's games as her Oklahoma Sooners finish out final home games of the season.

According to the boys' grandmother, Cheryl Kent, Cooper is a "huge" Ben fan as well as a big Steelers fan and has been since he was 3-years old. "He knows everything there is to know about Ben," said Cheryl. "He can even give you details about the Super Bowl when they beat Arizona, he was 5 at the time."

Cooper wears his Big Ben jersey and carries his football to every OU Women's Basketball game in hopes that he will see Ben! As Cheryl put it, on Sunday "luck was on our side, he was there!"

Cheryl snapped a photo of her grandsons with Ben after the game.

"Ben was so kind to autograph Cooper's football and meet the boys after the game! His small act of kindness made a little fan the happiest little boy in the world. I am so impressed at how nice Ben was and how he went out of his way for these two little boys."

*Thank you so much to Cheryl for sharing the photo and story!

Please do not copy or re-post the photo without her permission.

Erik Glass and Ben1772 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 â€“ perhaps even Ben â€“ know that our Radio station [WFIN AM 1330] decided long ago to continue carrying Steelersâ€™ 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 radioâ€¦years ago growing up in Findlay.

We wish him well and GO STEELERS!

Respectfully, Dave

Headin' To Heinz!!!1765 viewsThat's Peyton Morecraft behind the wheel of his micro-mini Cooper (proudly wearin' his #7 jersey) driving a few Lil' Teammates to Heinz Field for game day...after some awesome tailgating first!

His sister Delaney, and cousins Willow Grace and Lily Victoria Rudman are obviously big #43 fans!

*Thank you to Uncle Drew and Grandma Victoria!!!

LOOK OUT!!1755 viewsWe've got a Terrible Toddler on the loose!!!

Little Erica Roberts, age 3, is sending mixed signals in this photo! We think she looks more like the princess her shirt describes her as! She wanted to say "hello" to Ben.

Photo: Jaison Roberts

August, 2010 - Ben's newest fan!1753 viewsAlivia Lynn Kreutzmann knows a thing or two about elite quarterbacks, even at her young age!

Photo taken by her dad, Jason, who also happens to be a big "Ben fan"!

August 29, 2010 - Steelers Preseason Game against the Denver Broncos1744 viewsTeddy poses with his father Rich Huttenhower at his first Steelers game!

From his email:

"P.S. Tell Ben that I'm also a Miami grad (1982) and I'm a pretty old dad (51 and my son is 6), so he's got plenty of time. We went to the same school together at different times."

Photo courtesy of Rich Huntenhower

*Please do not use or copy without Mr. Hutenhower's permission.

The Labolito's Lil' Fans1685 viewsVince Labolito poses with his lil' Ben fans Jessie, Dante and Anthony!

Photo submitted by Julie Labolito.

Starting young...1672 viewsAccording to Hunter Evan's proud grandmother, he's been a Steelers fan since he was 6 weeks old!

Photo: Penny Leigh (that would be Grandma Penny)

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