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DaBeard gets DaRoasted!

That’s right! On Friday evening at Heinz Field, Brett Keisel was honored at the 20th Annual Mel Blount Youth Home All-Star Celebrity Roast benefiting Blount’s Youth Leadership Initiative.

Here are just a few photos of some very familiar faces that were in attendance:

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Here we go – the Roasting begins! And who better to turn up the heat on #99 but #7!

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Please take a few minutes to read Ms. Varley’s excellent recap of the event (and to see more great photos)!

Also, stop by BrettKeisel.com for a recap and even more photos!


*Thank you to Teresa & Trish!!


By |April 6th, 2018|
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Throwback Thursday: The Case of the Mysterious Bumble Bee Jersey Guy

Back on April 9th of 2017, Andrew Fillipponi noticed a man in a #7 “bumble bee” jersey rise up out of the crowd waiting for Sergio Garcia’s Masters victory:


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Who was that mysterious fan? Mr. Burt Lauten, the Steelers Director of Communications swore it wasn’t him!


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While we were left wondering for several days, the mysterious fan finally stepped forward:

“I’m the Bumble Bee guy!!”


A gentleman by the name of Ron Manz saw the tweets re-posted here, and emailed us!


“It’s an absolute thrill to be featured on Ben’s website! I had no idea that things would explode as they have when I wore his jersey to The Masters.

I was born and raised in Pittsburgh and graduated from North Allegheny High School and Clarion University. I have lived in Charleston, SC for the past 15 years and I am President of Charleston Seafood. I actually ship seafood to many customers in the Pittsburgh area, which gives me an opportunity to ‘talk Steelers’ with them. I’m so very proud of my Pittsburgh roots, and my entire family still resides in the North Hills.


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I’m fortunate enough to attend The Masters every year, and when Ben announced he would return – I had to wear his Jersey on the final round on Sunday. I travel to see as many Steelers games as possible, but when in Charleston, I watch the games with 50 to 60 of my closest friends – all wearing Steelers jerseys and waving our Terrible Towels!


Steeler Nation is alive and well in Charleston!” — Ron.



And what happened to that jersey? Will Ron wear it again this year to The Masters?


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No way! He sent it later that summer to have Ben autograph it, then had it framed, along with the tweets, to remember his very different day at The Masters in 2017!



*Ron, thank you for sending us a photo of the framing! Enjoy this year’s Masters!



And speaking of The Masters….


What’s this we hear about not being able to yell, “Dilly Dilly“?


Surely this is an act of tyranny!


But that’s fine, we’ll just repeat it here! #DillyDilly!!



By |April 5th, 2018|
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Happy Easter!!

Things were really hopping at the Roethlisberger house this morning:


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Before the Easter egg hunt….and after!!



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Time for church service.


From all the Roethlisbergers, we hope everyone had a blessed & happy Easter! — Ben, Ashley, Benjamin, Baylee & Bodie.




By |April 1st, 2018|
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Ben’s 10th Annual Football Camp date has been set!

The Ben Roethlisberger Football ProCamp will be returning to the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 17th!

“My son Camden had a blast and learned a lot! Ben and his family were absolutely great! And the Rooney’s thanks for letting Ben use the indoor practice field!!! It saved a lot of us parents and grandparents from that heat!! Lol. All in all, it was a wonderful experience and a great way to spend Father’s Day!! We will be attending Ben’s future youth camps no doubt about it! #ClassActOnAndOffTheField” — Shawn Coulson.



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Campers will learn fundamental football skills and have the opportunity to meet and interact with #7 himself.

And that’s not all!

Before the day ends, each camper will receive a souvenir autograph from BEN, have the opportunity to catch a pass from BEN, and receive a team photo with BEN.

“My son had ‘the best day ever!!!!!’ He was so nice to all the children and made a point to interact with as many as he could. The first of many we will be attending for sure!!!!” — Andrea Montroy.



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As usual, Ben will be on-site to direct the event and will be joined by a selection of prep and college coaches from the area. The event is open to boys and girls of all skill levels in grades 1-8. Proceeds benefit the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation.

“Awesome camp!!! Third year for us!” — Andrea Stem.



A HUGE SHOUT-OUT to his camp’s premier partner, #1 Cochran. Media partners include 97.3 The Fan and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. And of course, thank you to our event partners Citi, Welch’s Fruit Snacks, and Energice.



Registration and more information is available at BenRoethlisbergerCamp.com.


You can see all the great photos from Ben’s past camps shared by parents & grandparents here.



By |March 28th, 2018|
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Springtime in VA means….

the Steelers are coming back to CSA Shows at the Dulles Expo Center from April 6th thru April 9th!


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From the Collectors Showcase of America:

“There will be over 275 Exhibitor Tables with Sports Memorabilia, Sports Cards and other interesting things, and over 90 Autograph guests.

For Steelers Fans, we have the return of THE BUS Jerome Bettis, Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Winner. We also have 4-time Super Bowl Champ Rocky Bleier, HOF’s Mel Blount, Joe Greene, Dermonti Dawson, Jack Lambert, Franco Harris and current players Bud Dupree, Stephon Tuitt and rookie standout JuJu Smith-Schuster. Come meet the players, get your picture with them and get their autographs.


Tickets are on sale now. Go to csashows.com or call Rick at 540-456-6877 for more details.



By |March 25th, 2018|
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The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation at work

….and in training! Way to go, Argo!!

From WFMJ, News Channel 21:

ArgoThe newest recruit of the Beaver Township Police Department is off studying to be a canine crime fighter extraordinaire.

Argo, the department’s new K-9, is undergoing special training in Toledo where he and his handler, K-9 Handler Officer Chris Albert, will learn the tools they need to operate as a crime-fighting duo.

The department said that they were able to purchase Argo after receiving a grant from the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation at The Giving Back Fund.

With Argo coming into the department, the township’s former K-9 Officer, Hero, can retire.

Argo and Officer Albert are expected to be ready to hit the ground running in approximately 2 months, following training, and Argo’s swearing-in.

At the time of the grant Beaver Township Chief of Police Carl Frost said, “On behalf of the proud professionals who comprise the Beaver Police Department, as well as the citizens it serves, I would like to thank the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation. The Foundation’s generous donation will allow us to replace our aging Police Service Dog. Not only that, but one of our officers will be able to become fully certified to train our new dog as well as dogs from our neighboring agencies going into the future. This will save future officers from leaving the area to become trained with their new K-9 partners. Thank you #7!”


You can read more here.


By |March 21st, 2018|
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