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Like father, like son...491 viewsWayne and Trevor Darby at their first live Steelers game in Green Bay this past season.
"It will be a memory of a lifetime for the both of us!" -- Wayne Darby
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Pre-Season Game - August 24, 2013: Chiefs vs Steelers462 viewsYoung Tyler Hallsey is battling cancer. Recently, he had the opportunity to attend a Steelers pre-season game with his family, courtesy of former Steeler and current ESPN analyst Merril Hoge. It was a great night for Tyler, who also had the opportunity to meet and pose with Brett Keisel and Troy Polamalu, the man whose jersey he is wearing!
Tyler’s father, Chris, sent this email to share with other fans on his son’s experience:
When Tyler found out about his diagnosis he was scared and confused. We all were. My wife left the room to call her parents and give them the news. While she was out, Tyler and I talked about the road ahead and that it would be hard. We both made promises to each other, then I asked him what he thought we should do. He looked me in the eyes and said, “Whatever it takesâ€. I think Chuck Noll would be proud.
Since that day in February we have been team Whatever It Takes.
I think Tyler’s approach to fighting his brain tumor and Ben’s approach on the field are the same. You do whatever it takes. You do what others may not want to do or aren’t willing to do, in order to get the results you want. Sometimes that path is hard or perilous, but you do what has to be done. It’s inspiring to witness, especially when it comes from your son.
It would be impossible for me to properly express the amount of gratitude I have in my heart for Ben, and his willingness to take the time to meet Tyler. He loved every minute of it. Tyler is known for his constant smile, but this smile was even big for him! He was beyond happy.
A little while after we met Ben, we were in the tunnel waiting to see Troy Polamalu, when the team came out for final warm ups and Ben saw Tyler and said, “Hey! It’s my man Tyler!†He remembered his name and that made the day even more special. Tyler was in heaven. I know it was a brief moment for Ben, but those brief moments will bring a lifetime of joy to Tyler and my entire family.
I hope Ben knows how much that means to me as a father. This has been a terribly trying mountain to climb…it’s tough, but moments like these keep you going. They give you a much-needed second wind. As a father, I try to do everything in my power to ease Tyler’s burden, I would take it all if I could. As much as I try, moments like these are far beyond anything I could ever do. This was Ben pausing to help a little boy he didn’t even know, just for the sake of lifting him. No cameras, no press, just Ben and Tyler. While my gratitude is expressed with these two simple words, thank you, please know there is much more emotion and gratitude behind them. It was a black & gold dream come true!
Others will look at this picture and see a two time Super Bowl Champion and a 14-year-old boy bound to a wheelchair with an uncooperative body, but when I look at it, I see two giant men not afraid of a fight, and absolutely willing to do, “Whatever It Takes.â€
We are so proud to be a part of Steeler Natio. We always have been, but that conviction has grown even stronger. To Ben Roethlisberger, Troy Polamalu, Brett Keisel, Bruce Gradkoswki, Chris Hoke, Coach Mitchell, and of course, Merril Hoge who made this all happen, we thank you and we love you! Like we are part of Steeler Nation, you are now part of team “Whatever It Takesâ€! – Chris Hallsey
Steeler Nation is praying for you, Tyler!!
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Look at the smile!479 viewsThank you so much for posting my Grandson's pictures. His name is Christian Melnik, 8 years old, from Butler, PA.
Christian goes to 2nd grade at Center Township Elementary school in Butler, PA.
2013 was our third year going to training camp. We always try to make it to the night practice at Latrobe Stadium and have never even got close to getting Ben's autograph. But last summer, with the last open practice moved to St. Vincent, it gave us a better opportunity. We had just arrived at the field, and were sitting along the fence line when I saw Ben headed our way. I encouraged Christian to squeeze his way along the fence and hold his ground and just hold up the football as high as he could. There was a lot of pushing by the bigger kids, but Christian scored an autograph from his favorite player, #7. He clutched that ball all day, it now sits on our mantel above the fireplace.
I keep promising Christian we will make it to a football game at Heinz Field someday before he gets too much older, I'm not exactly getting any younger either. Hopefully, it'll be one of those lifelong memories between Grandfather and Grandson that we will never forget. -- Tom Melnik
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Shhhh!!!1967 viewsI'm trying to watch the game! And no, YOU sit on the floor!
Photo: Tracy Schwartzmiller
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October 16, 2020 - It's time for another Lil' Fan Friday210 viewsGrandma is convinced that four-month old Remi’s first words will be “Here we go Steelers!â€. (Photo: Grandma Stephanie).
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May 21, 2016 - We're Back!!!1596 viewsA swingset on the beach is like one of the best ideas EVER!!
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October 26, 2018 - Fan Friday3562 viewsRegios de Acero @RegiosdAcero
Yes, today is #BensDay! #HereWeGo @steelers @acereros @_BigBen7
*Click on any image to view a larger version.
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January, 2013 - Hannah Carruthers1103 viewsAccording to Hannah's father, Brad, "She flipped out" when she learned she had won!
She comes from a long line of Steelers fans from the Pittsburgh area.
*If you would like your birthday posted on Ben's website for the week of your birthday, send it along with your full name to BigBen7website@gmail.com
The wishes are posted on the right side of the home page at BigBen7.com, about midway down!
A random winner from that birthday month is selected at the end of each month in a drawing, and receives a game-used, autographed Nike cleat from #7.
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Black & Ghoul Halloween - 20141239 views6-year old Gina Grim dressed as a Steelers cheerleader for her Halloween Parade. Go Steelers!!! Go Gina!!!
Photo: Lisa Grim
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Halloween, 2015666 viewsEli and Carson Day reppin' their team in a BIG way!!
Happy Days Car Wash â€@hdcwmola
@CamHeyward twin day @ school representing Iron Head!#RedRibbonWeek #gosteelers
That's right, not only are these two representing #43 & #7, but also #97 (check out what they have under their eyes!!).
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Training Camp, 2013451 viewsTaylor Moore shows off her autographed Big Ben jersey!
"10 years it took me & on 8-15-13 at 5:15 PM - it finally happened! I got my Big Ben #7 autograph!!" -- Taylor
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547 viewsPatrick’s story about the loss of his young son was featured on the site on February 27, 2013.
“We went to St. Vincent three days…Friday for the night practice where Kathleen got lots of autographs; On Monday (8/5), I got Ben’s autograph on my son’s jersey. I told him it was my son’s favorite jersey and that he had passed away December 30th and had been featured on his site. He looked at me and said, ‘I am sorry. (Pause) I am really very sorry!’. It was very nice for him to acknowledge it all in the pandemonium that was surrounding him at the time.
On Wednesday (8/7), we went back with one of the kids’ ski instructors and three of their ski buddies. Kathleen and two of the kids got Ben’s autograph. Kathleen was beaming. I was amazed at how gracious Ben was… It had been a long practice and both his right elbow and left knee were heavily iced and he moved gingerly. In spite of this, he signed hundreds of autographs… It was a pretty impressive display.
http://bigben7.com/in-memory-of-a-young-fan/
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