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James Shimkus at Steelers Training Camp774 views"I am just writing to the site to show my picture of me and Ben, and to tell you how he is my favorite player of all time! Meeting Ben was amazing and to get a picture with him AND have him sign my jersey was absolutely amazing! A day doesn't go by that I don't think about it. I know it may seem crazy but that memory is the most amazing one ever! Here is me and Ben at training camp a couple years ago. See you at training camp Ben!"

Thank you James!

Pre-Season Game - August 24, 2013: Chiefs vs Steelers773 viewsBen poses with the Hallsey family prior to the game. The photo was taken and tweeted by Merril Hoge.

Merril Hoge â€@merrilhoge
Ben with the Hallsey's thank you Ben @_bigben7 just before tonight's game

In February of this year, young Tyler Hallsey was diagnosed with Pontine Glioma - a tumor surrounding the brain stem.. He had the opportunity to attend the game with his family.

It was a great night for Tyler, who also got to meet and pose with Brett Keisel and Troy Polamalu, the man whose jersey he is wearing!

From Tyler's father, Chris, via the site's Facebook page:

Chris Hallsey
Can't thank Ben enough for this...a dream come true for Tyler. As his father, seeing my son smile like this is worth more than anything in the world. Thank you thank you thank you! #â€Žwhateverittakestylerhallsey

Steeler Nation is praying for you, Tyler!!

You can follow this awesome kid on Facebook:

https://facebook.com/WhateverItTakesTylerHallsey?id=158055297679298&_rdr

First weekend of Training Camp, 2018773 viewsDina was just a little excited to meet Ben yesterday! Lol!

â€œOMG!!! Best day fricken ever!! It was just awesome, he looks great, ready to play. I confess Iâ€™m still wearing the shirt he signed.â€ â€” Dina Torek.

Maddie Mulinaro...768 viewsLOVES her some Ben!

"Maddie is number 7 on her travel softball team...and between games she puts her ben bracelet and necklace on that she always wears." -- Joe, Maddie's dad.

July 29, 2018 - Not just a fan, but an incredibly talented fan!766 viewsâ€œSTEELERS VANS painted by meðŸ’›ðŸˆ. Had to hook up my dad with these customs, although I want to keep them for myself. The Goat & The Killer Bâ€™s: my present to the worldâ€™s best dad and the greatest Steelers fan. Weâ€™re rooting for them all the way from Arizona!!â€ â€” Vanessa Mora.

Training Camp, 2017763 views
james cohen @atogre_cohen
Is it wrong of me to be #Jealous of my wife for getting a @_BigBen7 autograph for my daughter? #SNUproud nah!

â€œSpecial thanks to you Ben for signing my â€˜Salute the Troopsâ€™ jersey Friday night at Latrobe Memorial Stadium! Feeling thankful!â€ â€” Rich Masilon.

Jason and Jamie Miller with Rory762 views"We are HUGE Steelers fans, which is tough considering we were both born and raised in Indiana with all of these crazy Colts fans!!!" -- Jamie Miller, Marion, Indiana

August Fan Photos - Before & After762 viewsWB Staaf â€thought his SUV was boring....so....

August 21, 2016 - A Pre-Season Steeler Nation Sunday760 viewsCongratulations to Brian Cooper, winner of the 2016 Arizona Open in Scottsdale, Arizona!

â€œLove showing my love for the Steelers. Especially while winning the 2016 Arizona Open.â€ â€” Brian.

May 19, 2016: Thank you Ben!758 viewsFrom Great-Aunt Tammy:

"On the 23rd of April, my great-niece Audrina was visiting her uncle in Pittsburgh â€“ He plays for Pitt-Nick Yarnall #33. Ben was there for the Miami game and he very graciously signed a baseball for her. She was so happy and excited, she is definitely a huge fan of his! her birthday was this month, but he gave her an early (and the best) gift! I was so happy that she got to see one of the reasons we love him! Iâ€™m going to get her a #7 jersey to give her when I see her next month. Thank you, Ben!" â€” Tammy Devine Palmer.

Tammy, thank you so much for sharing the story & photos with us!!

August 21, 2016 - A Pre-Season Steeler Nation Sunday756 viewsGino Piazza has been having a really rough time of it lately with chemo, and was super excited when a BIG shoe from Big Ben arrivedâ€¦

â€œGuess whoâ€™s day was made? Tears galore!!! Thank you!!!â¤ï¸â¤ï¸ He wanted to measure his shoe size too. Lol! He has a ways to go!! Huge shoes! My dad said â€˜Big shoes, Big heart!â€™ â¤. â€” Ginoâ€™s mom, Michelle.

January, 2016: No matter where you call home in the snow zone755 viewsâ€¦it WAS the Black & Gold Blizzard of 2016!!

And we have the pictures to prove it:

Left: Brian Marshall in his old school Steeler Jacket shovels in York, PA.
Top Middle: Jennifer Greco shares her â€ª#â€ŽSteelerNationâ€¬ family photo (including a temporary family member â€“ courtesy of the weekendâ€™s blizzard) in New York.
Top Right: Jax Galati aka â€œMr. Freezeâ€ is Steelers-tough while snowboarding in New Jersey!
Bottom Middle: Jim Clarkeâ€™s little man gives the storm a big raspberry! Itâ€™s totally messing up his daily stroller riding!
Bottom Right: Sandra Gentry made a SnowBen in her yard in Tennessee.

*Click on the collage to see a larger version.

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