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Citrus Bowl - November 28, 20032657 viewsQuarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Miami (Ohio) Redhawks during a game against the UCF Golden Knights during the game at the Citrus Bowl on November 28, 2003 in Orlando, Florida. Miami won 56-21.

April 23, 2010 - Little Maddox meets Big Ben2654 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.

Ambridge Steelers Basketball Game- Fundraiser, April 11, 20072649 viewsBen in action!

From Joe:

"Some of the Pittsburgh Steelers - including the world's youngest quarterback to win a super bowl - Ben Roethlisberger - showed up for a fund raiser last PM. I was truly impressed - these guys took the time and were true gentlemen. They put up with swarming kids and adults acting like paparazzi... "

August 5, 20052647 viewsPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sits on the bench looking away from the camera and talking to a teammate after a training camp practice at Latrobe, Pennsalyvania on Friday August 5, 2005.

July 12, 2006 -ESPY Awards2647 viewsBen, Mark Wahlberg and Jerome Bettis backstage.

October 5, 2007 - Steelers Style Fashion Show2646 viewsBen autographs a jersey.

*Thank you to Kathy for finding these photos!

January 31, 2009 - Practice2645 viewsBen: "What the heck happened to my video camera? Did someone hide it? But where?"

The 2013 Mario Lemieux Celebrity Invitational2644 viewsBen working on his short game at the tournament.

*Thank you to Ben Herring at the Mario Lemieux Foundation for the photo!

ESPN Magazine - May 21, 2007 Edition2643 viewsClose-up of Ben:

Page 2 - "The Hook-Up"
Ben and Jaime-Lynn

To read the article, check the Articles page of this site!

http://www.bigbennews.com/articles/2007/espnmagbenjamie.html

September 25, 2007 - Ben visits Carnegie Library2640 viewsBen gets into the story!

Photo: Steelers Official Site

Steelers Digest, March 20082640 views

February 9, 2013 - Miami University Hall of Fame Induction Weekend2640 viewsâ€œWhen they called me about this and said youâ€™re going in with him [Hoeppner], itâ€™s the only way I would have ever wanted it,â€ Roethlisberger said. â€œThe only thing that would have been better is if he were here. I know he is here in spirit. I wouldnâ€™t want it any other way.â€

Jane Hoeppner, the wife of Terry Hoeppner, represented Terry at the ceremony and agreed with Roethlisberger.

â€œBen said it best,â€ Hoeppner said. â€œWhen I was given the announcement that Terry was going to be put into the Hall of Fame and Ben was going to be put in at the same time, it was perfect. And it was as it should be.â€

http://www.miamistudent.net/news/miami-inducts-6-into-hall-of-fame-1.2988341#.URqeqqXhoZk

Photo: MU

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