From Teresa Varley, Steelers.com:

Pictures can capture a moment in time, a moment many of us remember and some many never have seen.

So, we decided to share some of those moments in time through ‘Picture Perfect’ where we will bring to life historical Steelers photos.

Throughout the remainder of the offseason, Steelers.com will be featuring photos that tell the story of the Steelers through the years.

In today’s feature, we highlight the final home game for quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

You could tell from the moment Ben Roethlisberger stepped on the field during pregame warmups at Acrisure Stadium (then Heinz Field) that it was going to be special for him.

And it didn’t disappoint.

In his last game played at home, Roethlisberger was showered with love from Steelers fans, and when all was said and done, following the Steelers 26-14 win over the Cleveland Browns that kept them in the playoff hunt, he gave the love right back.

Roethlisberger received a thunderous welcome when he was introduced to the crowd ahead of the game on Monday Night Football and the cheers got louder as the night went on.

When Roethlisberger went out for the coin toss as the lone captain, with fellow captains Cameron Heyward and Derek Watt stepping back allowing him to take center stage, it just gave you chills.

“Oh, I was mad at them. I wanted them to come out with me,” said Roethlisberger after the game. “I took a of couple steps and I looked I knew what they were doing, so I gave them a little like, you guys…

“But this team is very special. In the locker room afterwards, on the field, just everything. That’s why I love this place, and this is home, and these are my brothers, and I’m so Blessed.

“Not just these guys, but all the guys that I’ve been Blessed to play with over my years.”

And then, after the coin toss, the chants began.

‘Let’s Go, Ben, Let’s Go, Ben,’ fans chanted time and time again as Roethlisberger took the field, each time the chant getting louder and lasting longer.

But nothing, honestly nothing, could top the emotion, the feel that overtook the stadium when the game ended … with Roethlisberger taking a knee in victory formation.

“I didn’t think I was going back out,” said Roethlisberger, who had one last play on […]

In this episode, Ben and Spence discuss the recent NFL Draft, focusing on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ picks and their implications for the team’s future. They celebrate a milestone with a YouTube plaque, share personal anecdotes, and analyze the draft strategy, emphasizing the importance of physicality and team dynamics.

The conversation also touches on the potential impact of Aaron Rodgers on the team, and the Cleveland Browns’ confusing quarterback situation. In this conversation, Spencer discusses the implications of Shadeur Sanders’ draft experience, the pressures of being a high-profile player, and the overshadowing of other talented athletes. The discussion shifts to the business side of football, particularly regarding contracts and the Steelers’ draft strategy.

Finally, Ben shares insights about the Illuminations organization, which aims to end Bible poverty by translating the Bible into various languages, emphasizing the importance of spreading the gospel.

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And as always, thank you to our sponsor, Giant Eagle!

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April 24, 2004 – With the 11th pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers select…

“I was in New York. I had my mom and dad with me, my sister was there and my agent. My college coach at the time and his wife were there. Everyone kind of had their speculations of ‘what number’ and what team. The teams we thought were going to take me didn’t, but it ended up working out perfectly for me.” — Ben, from the video, “Recalling Draft Day”.

Ben arrives at Madison Square Garden that Saturday morning with plenty of supporters in his corner – his family, his agents Leigh Steinberg and Ryan Tollner, and his college coach, Terry Hoeppner and his wife Jane.


At 11:20AM: Ben and four others – Eli Manning, Roy Williams, Robert Gallery, and Kellen Winslow Jr. – are introduced to the crowd.

Green Room waiting –

• 12:25PM: NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue announces that the San Diego Chargers have selected Eli Manning with the No. 1 pick. Eli emerges from stage right and is greeted by unwelcoming chants by the Chargers fans in attendance.

• 12:58PM: NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue announces that the New York Giants have selected NC State quarterback Philip Rivers with the No. 4 pick. Soon thereafter the trade with the Chargers is announced – Eli Manning is headed to New York, Philip Rivers to San Diego. Both fan bases seem pleased with the outcome….as Ben waits for his turn.

• 1:57PM: Pittsburgh is on the clock. “We see Ben Roethlisberger on the phone,” ESPN announces for the television audience. Sure enough, it’s Steelers coach Bill Cowher calling to tell Ben the Steelers are going to select him with the No. 11 pick.

• 2:00PM: NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue announces that Ben is indeed headed for Pittsburgh. Ben arrives on stage and dons a Steelers ballcap and holds up a Steelers jersey.

• 2:01PM: The Steelers fans in the crowd begin to chant, “Ben, Ben, Ben….”

• 2:02PM: Just off stage, Ben does a press conference for television reporters and then disappears from the public room to do a few interviews with the Pittsburgh media.

• 2:43PM: Ben emerges from the players’ party room where a press conference with print media is set up. An ESPN media […]

In this episode, Ben and Spence discuss a variety of topics, starting with their love for sourdough bread and casual family dinners. They reflect on Easter traditions, the significance of the holiday, and how it compares to Christmas. The conversation shifts to collectibles, including Pokémon cards and sports memorabilia, before diving into fan questions about NFL memories and team loyalties. In this engaging conversation, Ben reflects on his journey from college football to the NFL, sharing insights on the mindset of players when drafted, the importance of intangibles in evaluating quarterbacks, and the heart that separates great offensive linemen. He discusses his personal growth in faith, strategies for the Steelers’ draft, and memorable moments with teammates. Ben also shares his thoughts on career reflections, and the impact of relationships in football, culminating in a light-hearted discussion about his favorite non-football moments, and humorous anecdotes from his time in the league.

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Things were really hopping at the Roethlisberger house on that Easter Sunday morning in 2018.


So excited for that early morning Easter Egg Hunt .


Whew! What a haul!! Thank you, Easter Bunny!


Now it’s time for church!


Ready for Easter Sunday Services with Mom & Dad.


Wishing you a very Happy Easter, Steelers Nation!

He is Risen.