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USA Weekend Magazine - October 19-21, 20071674 viewsBen Roethlisberger Hands It To Canines
Ben with one of his dogs, Hercules, in Switzerland last year."Growing up in Findlay, Ohio, I always had dogs around my house, and my dad instilled in me a love and respect for animals. Today, I have two wonderful dogs to come home to every day.
Last year, Flip, the lone police dog in my hometown, was shot and killed, so I bought the department a new dog and came up with a concept. Part of my Ben Roethlisberger Foundation -- which already funds a youth football program in Findlay and benefits the Ronald McDonald House in Pittsburgh -- would provide grants to buy a service dog for police and fire departments in every city where we play a game this season and, when we play at home, somewhere in Pittsburgh.
In some cases, the city doesn't need a dog, but it needs bulletproof vests for its animals, just like a regular officer would wear. Many police department budgets don't include funding for protective K-9 vests. The police tell us what's needed.
Unfortunately, I'm not able to meet most of the dogs our grants provide, but I have played with Spike, Flip's successor. He is an amazing animal and can jump right up to the ceiling of an office building -- like 8 feet.
I was raised to appreciate my blessings and always try to help others not as fortunate as myself. Making a difference is about influencing and changing lives. We all have the power to do that. Make A Difference Day is your chance to help your fellow man -- or man's best friend."
- By Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback
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2136 views"Although Eli Manning was drafted ahead of him, Roethlisberger believes his heart and athleticism will elevate him on the field."
Bob Leverone
Sporting News
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Inside of "SI - 50 Years of Faces in the Crowd", 12/15/062734 viewsBen Roethlisberger, Quarterback, Pittsburgh Steelers
>The day Ben Roethlisberger appeared in FACES IN THE CROWD, Findlay High School athletic director Jerry Snodgrass decided to have some fun. He scanned the magazine page into his computer at school and changed key words to make the item read as if it were celebrating the star quarterback's achievements in dodgeball. When Roethlisberger read it, Snodgrass recalls, he laughed so hard "he just literally rolled on the floor."
The joke page was fun, but Roethlisberger remembers the real one as a benchmark in his young career. "It was my first time ever in a magazine, one I subscribed to since I was real little," he says. "So to be in there was just awesome." After four years at Miami (Ohio), Roethlisberger was taken in the first round by the Steelers, and became the starter the second game of the season and went 14-1, becoming the Rookie of the Year. In his second year, he led the Steelers to victory in Super Bowl XL.
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Steelers Digest - December 17, 20072123 viewsThank you to Joann!
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Sports Illustrated Almanac 20072709 views
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Big Ben's Beef Jerky2297 viewsDelicious!
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Fall 2008 - Fanfare Magazine2132 viewsFrom the cover story, "Big Ben's Big Give"
To read the article, copy and paste the link below:
http://www.bigbennews.com/articles/2008/bigbensbiggive.html
*Photo is courtesy of Duane Rieder Photography
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January 31, 20051667 viewsArticle, "STAINLESS Ben Roethlisberger"
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Sports Illustrated - January, 2011 NFL Playoff Preview1720 viewsSI's "All Football Issue" Jan 04, 2012
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Steelers Digest - August 13, 20111707 viewsGreat To Be Back!Aug 05, 2011
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Ben Roethlisberger - Superstars of Football1611 viewsWritten by Rudolph T. Heits
(September 2010)Apr 04, 2011
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Ben Roethlisberger - Football Heroes making a Difference 1785 viewsWritten by Michael Sandler
(January 2009)Apr 04, 2011
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Comcast Cable1992 views*Thank you to Becky! Jun 13, 2010
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Comcast Cable1918 views*Thank you to Becky!Jun 13, 2010
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Book: "Driving Home" by Jerome Bettis2154 viewsBen poses with Jerome Bettis and Hines Ward prior to the AFC Championship game against Denver. The Steelers would go onto win the game to earn a spot in Super Bowl XL.
Apr 19, 2010
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Ben Roethlisberger: Gifted and Giving Football Star2042 viewsA 128-page biography entitled, "Ben Roethlisberger: Gifted and Giving Football Star" is the new release from author Tom Robinson's "Sports Stars Who Give Back" series.
From the author:
"Erin, the idea of the "Sports Stars Who Give Back" series is to inform young readers about successful and famous athletes who have also made positive contributions off the playing field."
From the publisher:
"Ben Roethlisberger followed up his record-setting college career by leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to two Super Bowl titles in his first five years in the NFL. Along the way, he has aided communities through a variety of charitable efforts."
Feb 11, 2010
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