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USA Weekend Magazine - October 19-21, 20072310 viewsFrom the cover article: "Ben Roethlisberger Hands It To Canines"

Ben (in an older photo) with Zeus.

*Thank you to Jan for scanning the photos!Oct 21, 2007

USA Weekend Magazine - October 19-21, 20072041 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 quarterbackOct 20, 2007

MU Redhawks Gameday Program - October 13, 20072098 viewsBen (in the background) returned to Miami for a pre-game ceremony for the retirement of his jersey number.

On Saturday, October 13, 2007, Miami of Ohio retired Ben Roethlisberger's number. It was the first time in 34 years Miami has retired a football jersey number. Ben became only the third athlete in Miami football history to have his jersey number retired, joining John Pont and Bob Hitchens.

The former RedHawk quarterback, now a star with the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers, led Hoeppner's 2003 club to 13 consecutive victories, a Mid-American Conference Championship, a victory in the GMAC Bowl and a No. 10 ranking in the final national polls. Roethlisberger earned Third-Team All-America honors during his record-breaking junior season and became just the third Miami player to capture the Vern Smith Award as the Mid-American Conference Most Valuable Player.

Ben holds school records for career yards (10,829) and touchdowns (84).

He was selected with the 11th overall pick in 2004 by the Pittsburgh Steelers -- the highest draft position of any Miami player in program history. Ben led the Steelers to victory in each of his first 14 NFL starts, leading Pittsburgh to the AFC Championship game and being named the NFL's Rookie of the Year. One year later he led the Steelers to a 21-10 win over Seattle in Super Bowl XL.

*Thank you to Christy for sending me the program!Oct 18, 2007

Draft Day - April 24, 20041419 viewsBen holds up a Pittsburgh Steelers jersey after being selected 11th overall in the first round at the NFL draft Saturday, April 24, 2004 in New York.Oct 18, 2007

Draft Day - April 24, 20041706 viewsBen holds up a Pittsburgh Steelers jersey after being selected 11th overall in the first round at the NFL draft Saturday, April 24, 2004 in New York. MU Coach Terry Hoeppner and his wife (left) accompanied Ben and his family to New York.

"Judging by body language, I think he is really happy," Ben's father, Ken said on Draft Day. "They have great receivers and most important, they have a great program. I think it worked out well."Oct 18, 2007

October 13, 2007 - Ben's number retired4218 viewsAnother view of Ben being presented with his jersey by Miami University president David Hodge during pre-game ceremonies.

Photo: Oxford Daily News

*Thank you to Kathy!Oct 14, 2007

October 13, 2007 - Ben's number retired5444 viewsBen during an interview.

Photo: Oxford Daily News

*Thank you to Kathy!Oct 14, 2007

October 13, 2007 - Ben's number retired5857 viewsBen Roethlisberger, with Miami cheerleaders, was honored before Saturday's game, along with late coach Terry Hoeppner.

Photo: Joseph Fuqua II / The Cincinnati Enquirer

*Thank you to Becky!Oct 14, 2007

October 13, 2007 - Ben's number retired4415 viewsPhoto: Oxford Daily News

*Thank you to Kathy!Oct 14, 2007

October 13, 2007 - Ben's number retired3735 viewsBen signs a program for a little fan.

Photo: Oxford Daily News

*Thank you to Kathy!Oct 14, 2007

October 13, 2007 - Ben's number retired6028 viewsJane Hoeppner, left, wife of late Indiana and former Miami (Ohio) football coach Terry Hoeppner, watches a video with Miami University president David Hodge, middle, and Pittsburgh Steelers qurterback Ben Roethlisberger, right, during halftime ceremonies at the Miami-Bowling Green football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, in Oxford, Ohio. A plaque in Hoeppner's memory will be added at Miami's Yager Stadium.

Photo: David Kohl / AP Photo

*Thank you to Haydee and Becky for this shot!Oct 14, 2007

October 13, 2007 - Ben's number retired3941 viewsPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger waves to the crowd as he is introduced during pregame ceremonies at Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, in Oxford, Ohio. Roethlisberger's Miami No. 7 jersey was retired before Miami's football game against Bowling Green.

Photo by: David Kohl / AP Photo

*Haydee, thank you for finding these!
Oct 14, 2007

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