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February 4, 2013 - Ben in SoCal809 viewsBig Ben and teammates Markus Wheaton and Derek Moye working in the warm Southern CA sun this week with Velocity Sports Performance Director P.J. Nestler.

This awesome photo is from photographer/videographer Gabe Yeh of NoBizPlan.comFeb 06, 2014

February 4, 2013 - Ben in SoCal705 viewsFrom Sam Nestler via Twitter:

@DallasStars24
Good day on the field today with @twheat002 @_BigBen7 And a bunch of combine players Go @steelers!Feb 06, 2014

"My first Steelers game"537 views6-year old James DeSantis wanted to share the story of his exciting day at Heinz Field this past season with Ben and his other fans. He wanted it to be his story, with just a little help from mom and dad:

My favorite team is the Pittsburgh Steelers! I love watching the Steelers and Big Ben on TV, but I really wanted to go to Pittsburgh to see a game with my daddy. It seems like he gets to go all the time! So on August 24th we loaded up and daddy drove me from Ohio to Pittsburgh for the preseason game against the Chiefs. It was a long drive but I didnâ€™t care!

Before the game my daddy took me to a store so I could get my own Steelers jersey. I had a few choices, but of course I picked #7! We went to a place called â€˜Station Squareâ€™ where daddy took me on a boat and we rode across the river to Heinz Field. It was so big!!! My daddy found me a good spot to watch the game. We had fun watching the Steelers, and I cheered extra loud for Big Ben!!

I cheer for the Steelers to win every weekend, and sometimes I cry when they lose. I like the Steelers because they play good. Ben Roethlisberger is my favorite player because he is a great quarterback. I hope he gets to win another Super Bowl.

When I grow up I will play for the Steelers. I will be #19 and Big Ben will pass me the ball for a touchdown. Go Steelers!

From Jamesâ€™ mom, Mardee:

â€œJames was born with a genetic disease called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). He is still walking and running, but has low stamina and uses a wheelchair or wagon when walking any long distance (like into the stadium). His latest accomplishment is that he figured out how to maneuver his body to be able to â€˜puntâ€™ his football. He is so proud of himself!â€

Weâ€™re proud of him too! Go James!!! And thank you for sharing your fun day with us!
Jan 29, 2014

January 25, 2014 - Dad's HOF Induction Ceremony7799 viewsCarlee shared her photos of her father Kenâ€™s High School HOF Induction Ceremony that took place Saturday in Elida, Ohio!

â€œSuch an awesome day honoring this amazing father, husband, and athlete!â€ â€“ Carlee

Photo: CarleeJan 26, 2014

January 25, 2014 - Dad's HOF Induction Ceremony7473 viewsâ€œHeâ€™s been my role model and my hero for a long time, not just in sports, but itâ€™s been in life and as a fatherâ€¦.Iâ€™ve heard the stories and seen the old 16 millimeter tape of him playing ball and Iâ€™d like to think that a lot of my athleticism comes from him!â€ â€“ Ben

Photo: Carlee

Jan 26, 2014

January 25, 2014 - Dad's HOF Induction Ceremony6763 viewsPosing with grandma.

Photo: CarleeJan 26, 2014

January 25, 2014 - Dad's HOF Induction Ceremony6325 viewsPosing with his coach, Jim Dally.

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 â€“ 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.

Photo: CarleeJan 26, 2014

December, 2013 - Shineque Moore1271 viewsWas Shineque excited about receiving a special edition Pink & Black Nike from Ben as the winner of December's birthday drawing?

Just a little bit:

"Oh my God! Tell Big Ben thank you so much he will never know how much that means to me and my Mom! I appreciate it so much already......And thank you for everything! It means a lot to know that Big Ben cares! Thank you again!"

Shineque has been caring for her mother, Ruth Harrell, who has been battling breast cancer since 2012. God bless both these lovely ladies! Please pray for both Steeler Nation!Jan 19, 2014

Spending time at Dad's alma mater!548 viewsBig Ben and his family took a trip to Georgia Tech to show Benjamin Jr. where his grandpa Ken played his college ball. While they were there, Ben stopped to pose with two of GT's best football players, Corey Dennis and Sean Tobin.

Sean sent the photo to his aunt, Edy Castronovo (whose family is part of Steeler Nation New Jersey), who said that not only was Sean very excited to meet Ben, but he also said it was an "incredible privilege to meet one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time."

Sean also wanted to add:

"It was great to meet Ben, he's a stand up guy. Was really fun guy to be around and spoke to a couple of us for quite some time, he threw some motivation at us and was telling us to enjoy the offseason, take advantage of it cause your opponent is getting better. Thanks again Ben!"

Just a few of the tweets about Ben's visit to Georgia Tech:

@steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger dropped by yesterday. His dad Ken was backup QB & pitcher at #GaTech in mid-70's -- Georgia Tech Sports @GTAthletics

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger just visited to our football offices with his family. Really nice guy. Down to earth. Father is a GT alum. -- Ryan Bamford @GTbammer24 (Ryan is a Senior Associate AD at Georgia Tech)

Ben Roethlisberger came by GT today. Dude is huge in person, no wonder why defenders struggle to get him down! -- Brandon Oliver @B_Oliver82

Jan 19, 2014

A blast from the past!634 viewsMy brother Trent and Big Ben during picture day at Miami (OH) - 2003 -- Tanner Montgomery via Twitter (@Tanner_M)

Tanner and Trent's father, Shane, was the offensive coordinator at Miami University from 2001 to 2005 before becoming the RedHawks 32nd head football coach, succeeding Terry Hoeppner, from 2005 to 2008. He is now the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Youngstown State University.

Jan 19, 2014

A blast from the past!640 viewsTanner also send us a photo of the front page of a newspaper showing both his father and Big Ben from 2003.

Thank you to Tanner and Trent Montgomery!Jan 19, 2014

This is what happens when you're a good boy all year long!819 views19-month old Anakin Barcus was very excited about what Santa brought him this year! He suited up for the Steelers final game of the season against the Browns just in case they called him to take the field! (the uh, guy on his right was hoping he'd get called up too!) :-)

Photo: Nathan Barcus
Jan 19, 2014

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