And Big Ben is in da house…woooo!




Smiling backstage at the Consol Energy Center with Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels!



*Photo courtesy of Stephanie McMahon/WWE. You can see more here.

Carlee shares her photos from her father Ken’s High School HOF Induction Ceremony that took place Saturday in Elida, Ohio!

“Such an awesome day honoring this amazing father, husband, and athlete!” — Carlee

You can see more of her photos here!


*Thank you so much Carlee!!



And Ben shares how proud he is of his father with Matt Finkel, Sports Reporter & Anchor at WTLW/WOSN-TV, in this interview:

“He’s been my role model and my hero for a long time, not just in sports, but it’s been in life and as a father….I’ve heard the stories and seen the old 16 millimeter tape of him playing ball and I’d like to think that a lot of my athleticism comes from him!” — Ben

*Thank you to Matt Finkel, Andrew Bowman, and Andy Lynch of WOSN – All Sports TV in Elida, OH!

The Elida (OH) High School Hall of Fame will be adding one more honored name this weekend!


Ken Roethlisberger, a 1974 graduate of Elida High School, will be honored during an induction ceremony and banquet to be held on Saturday.

During his high school career, Ken was named to the First Team All-City in Football, the State Acme Baseball Championship Team, and the Golden Helmet Award Winner – all in 1973.

In 1974, he was named to the First Team All-City Basketball, the All-WBL in Baseball, and played in the 1974 Ohio North/South All-Star Football Game. He was also the Lima News Most Outstanding Scholar-Athlete.

Ken was given a full scholarship to play quarterback at Georgia Tech and did so from 1974 to 1975.

“I was recruited by Jerry Glanville and Pepper Rodgers,” he said. “I hurt my knee and had to switch over to baseball. I pitched for Tech my last two years.”

Ken and fellow Hall of Fame inductee Denise M. Stemen, will be formally announced at the Elida High School varsity boys basketball game on Saturday evening.

“Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision. They have to have the skill, and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.” — Muhammad Ali

…for answering the call to Honor our Fallen!


From Wreaths Across America today:

More than 143,000 Remembrance Wreaths were placed at Arlington National Cemetery and 540,000 across the Country for National Wreaths Across America Day!

Wreaths Across America, along with nearly 30,000 volunteers, placed remembrance wreaths on the headstones of more than 143,000 veterans at Arlington National Cemetery. This is the organization’s 22nd year laying wreaths at our Nation’s cemetery and marks the largest number ever delivered. Across the country, 540,000 remembrance wreaths were placed in honor of our veterans at 908 locations (including Arlington).

A convoy of more than 30 vehicles, including tractor trailers, buses, motorcycles and cars carrying wreaths, veterans, families of fallen soldiers, and supporters, delivered the wreaths from Maine after participating in a week-long convoy. The group stopped at schools, memorials and in communities in Maine, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland, to share its mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.


You can read more here!



Just a few of the fans who posted comments under our December 14th wreath-laying post on the site’s Facebook page about volunteering for, donating to, and thanking this wonderful organization:


“This is what true Americans do!” — Laurie E. Bowser


“Thank you. My grandparents are buried there.” — Susan Farrell


“This company is from here in Maine. I was fortunate enough to meet with some of the drivers as they started their journey. There were 23 trucks that were in the WAA convoy. One special trailer had a 6 foot wreath going to the Statue of Liberty. All volunteers. Wonderful people here in Maine.” — Janice Albright


“My brother-in-law and mother-in-law are there helping with wreaths!” — Greg Delbart


“We donated to this cause. It is a wonderful thing.” — Joy Cook


“I was at Arlington National Cemetery as a volunteer today to help lay the wreaths.” — Jill Schnell

“WE ARE BLESSED TO LIVE IN THIS GREAT COUNTRY! THANKS TO ALL THAT SACRIFICE THERE LIVES FOR US.” — Clayton Weaver

“We sponsor several wreaths each year wonderful cause I believe in.” — Vanessa Lucas


“My son was blessed to be chosen to place a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The pictures and […]

have fun with the fishes while on a family vacation!

We went to the Georgia Aquarium today and here are some pictures from it. Want to say thanks to everyone at the Aquarium for the great experience! We all had a great time. — Ben, Ashley & JR

You can see the family album here!

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Orders must be placed by February 1st to be shipped for Valentines Day. The winner of the autographed jersey will be selected and notified on February 5th.


Did you know…

that Ben makes no personal profit from the sale of his BBQ sauce?

In fact, his BBQ Sauce sales and fundraising have helped raise over $150,000 for his favorite charities, including The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation!

A great sauce for a great cause!


If you are looking for ways to raise funds for your organization, call 412.867.0681 for details!