"Life-long" fan!573 views"Ruby turns 2-years old on March 21st and is already a big fan of Number 7." -- John Oakes
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April 23, 2010 - Little Maddox meets Big Ben2618 viewsFrom Maddox's father, Colin Gratchen:
I need to share a positive story that happened to my family today regarding Ben.
I have been hypocritical of Ben, doubting him at times. People make mistakes. I have made a ton of them and always seemed to get another chance so why can't we do the same with Ben?
Ben and his father were golfing today. My son Maddox who is 5-years old, is a huge 'Ben fan'. My son patiently waited for Ben to finish up at the ninth hole. He had his 'Ben' jersey on and a rookie card in hand.
Well before my son could even ask him a question, Ben took the initiative and asked my son, "What do you got there buddy, you want me to sign something?".
So he signed a card for my son and took a picture with him. They then saw him a few minutes later getting a hot dog and he called my son "buddy" again.
I don't know if Ben has to win his fans back or not, but I just wanted to thank him and share a positive story with you.
He put a smile on my family's face today and I'm pretty sure my son will never forget it. If he does, he’s always got a nice picture and autograph to remind him.
I should have never prejudged the guy like so many others. I’m going to share this story with as many as I can.
Story Update:
Colin advised that his son "has been talking about the experience for the last couple days. We printed up some pictures for the golf course and our parents. Now he wants to autograph one and send it back to Ben."
Update, May 28, 2010: After Maddox's meeting, he wanted to send Ben a photo of the two of them with his autograph (in crayon). Ben said he would do an even exchange - an autographed photo of him for an autographed photo of Maddox, but he sent much more:
Hey Erin,
We received the pictures today! Maddox was so pumped! Now he thinks Ben is his biggest fan because that is what he wrote to Maddox!
If you can, tell Ben we couldn't say thanks enough to him! He has just made Maddox so happy!
Today we got a package mailed directly from Ben's parents (Ken and Brenda) and it had more autographed items in it than we expected.
So the tally for one simple meeting turned into 2 autographed authentic NFL action photos and 3 autographed cards as well as a personal photo taken with my son. The autographed photos of Ben scoring the first TD of Super Bowl 40 and Ben making "the tackle" against Indy are just awesome.
If people are going to tell every negative story, I'm going to continue to tell the positive ones too. It's only fair.
*Thank you so much to both of Maddox's parents, Colin and Nicole, for sharing their story with us!
**Photo taken by Colin. Please do not use the photo without permission.
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September 21, 2014 - Steelers vs Panthers550 viewsDropping back to pass against the Carolina Panthers in the 2nd half.
Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
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September 9, 2007 - Steelers @ Browns, Season Opener1051 viewsBen and Hines Ward.
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August 3, 2006941 views
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August 3, 2012 - "The Ben shoe journey"628 viewsAfter meeting Ben at training camp and receiving an autographed Nike from him before they left, Jeffrey Metz insisted he was going to take his new prized possession with him to Disney World and pose with Mickey Mouse…and the shoe! Jeffrey is a man of his word! After returning to his uncle’s home in Orlando, Jeffrey took an unscheduled visit to Disney World.
You can read his fan story here in the gallery, or here:
http://bigben7.com/a-special-fan-friday/
Photo: Mickey Metz
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April 9, 2023 - Another Roethlisberger wins in Cleveland592 views"Wonderful weekend playing golf in Northern Ohio. First time trying out Hurricane Junior Golf Tour – HJGT got to play along side a wonderful family, Ben Roethlisberger – BigBen7.com. Lots of great memories today! These two battled a tough course today! We will be back up this way for sure!!" — Kendall Johnson.
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Findlay Alumni Basketball Game - April 14, 20073071 viewsBen signs a helmet for Jen Anderson and her son, Seth. Anderson won the helmet in a raffle Saturday during a fundraiser at Findlay High School.
Photo: K. Stanton (used with permission)
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July 2, 2013 - Big Ben in London1928 viewsBIG BENS!
Photo: Lefteris Pitarakis
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July 30, 20062870 viewsPittsburgh head trainer John Norig watches as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger winces after hitting his hand on a helmet while passing during drills at the Steelers training camp in Latrobe, Pa.
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November 12, 2012 - Chiefs vs Steelers829 viewsBen throws a pass in the driving rain of the first quarter.
Photo: AP
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American Century Golf Celebrity Tournament, 20061210 viewsJuly 13, 2006
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