Jonathan Rangel, December 5, 20101076 viewsThis story comes from Robert Rangel of Grove City, California. He and his son Jonathan (photo below) took a cross-country trip to Baltimore on Sunday, December 5th, 2010 to watch the Steelers play the Ravens (Steelers 13, Ravens 10).
From Mr. Rangel:
I just want to publicly thank Ben for tossing the game ball to my son Jonathan on Sunday night as he walked off the field in Baltimore.
It was so cold the entire stadium emptied out before Ben left the field except for about six Steeler fans and a bunch of security guys.
We didn’t even know he was still out there. We just wanted to cheer the team after the game. We saw Mike Wallace walking off the field and were just saying things like “Great game!â€, when all of a sudden we saw Ben approaching. He looked real tired, and I am sure he was hurting pretty bad. The crowd had been really mean to him all night long, so my son made a point of just yelling things like “Great game!†and “Way to go, Ben!â€, and since we were just about alone in the stands next to the tunnel, it was easy for him to see who was yelling.
All I remember was Ben cracking a big smile (broken nose and all) and then tossing Jonathan the ball he had been holding since taking a knee to end the game. We couldn’t believe it. Jonathan, a former HS football player, hugged the ball between both arms like a running back while trying not to drop it as we waded through thousands of Raven fans leaving the stadium. By the time we walked back to our hotel, we saw a post-game video that showed Ben holding the ball while shaking Flacco’s hand and then while being interviewed on the field.
Needless to say, it made our trip from sunny California to freezing cold Baltimore the best father-son trip ever. Last year we traveled to Denver, the two years before to San Diego. Next year, we want to travel to Pittsburgh to see a “home†game.
Ben made a lifetime impression on my son (and me). We didn’t expect it, which made it even more special.
Attached is a photo of Jonathan holding the ball. Not ever going to see this ball on e-Bay or anywhere else. We are going to get a case for it and display it with the tickets and program.
More than that, we will tell and re-tell the story of a great game and a great QB who took the time to make us smile.
Ben, your gesture will always be remembered by two lifelong West Coast Steeler fans. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Robert Rangel
Garden Grove (a California suburb of Pittsburgh)
*Robert and Jonathan, thank you both for sharing the story and the photo!
**Photo taken and submitted by Mr. Robert Rangel - Please DO NOT use or copy without his permission!
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July 9, 2012 - The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation Invitational1076 viewsBen thoroughly enjoyed being the host!
Photo: Tommy/Proserv Executive Service
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February 1, 2009 - Super Bowl Sunday1075 viewsBen Roethlisberger celebrates his game winning touchdown pass with teammates Max Starks and Justin Hartwig in the fourth quarter of the NFL's Super Bowl XLIII football game in Tampa, Florida February 1, 2009.
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October 4, 2009 - Chargers @ Steelers1075 viewsBen passes against the San Diego Chargers in the third quarter.
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2015 Ben Roethlisberger Football Camp1075 viewsGeorge Cecere took some great action photos of his grandsons on Days 1 & 2!
*Click on photos to view a larger version!
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July 11, 2015 - Collectors Showcase of America Show in Chantilly, VA1075 views"Flew up from Atlanta to meet Roethlisberger and to have my jersey signed. Putting up a NUMBER 1 with the best QB of all time. Best day ever!!!!!" -- Jake Hertzler
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August 26, 20051074 viewsPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (#7) warms up before a preseason game against the Washington Redskins. The Washington Redskins defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-10 in a preseason game on August 26, 2005 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.
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October 10, 20051074 viewsPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger jumps into the arms of offensive tackle Max Starks after throwing a fourth-quarter touchdown pass during 24-22 victory over the San Diego Chargers in Monday Night Football game at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. on October 10, 2005.
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2004 - Week 15 - Steelers vs. Giants1074 viewsPittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is chased by New York defensive lineman Fred Robbins in the first half.
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December 18 2016 - Steelers vs Bengals1074 views“That’s what a leader is supposed to do…I just wanted to keep everyone calm and under control. I thought, we as a team, did a very good job of that today.†— Ben, when told that several teammates informed the media that he was the one that kept everyone focused during the antics displayed by the Bengals.
Photo: John Grieshop/Getty Images
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