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Stephanie and "Keisel"1089 views"My family tries to rep Pittsburgh as much as possible living in Cincinnati." -- Stephanie Yrttima

Or wearing his Big Ben jersey1089 views...and serious game-day face, 2-yr old Nathan is ALL about his Steelers!

Photo: Lynette Olszewski

May 28, 2017 - Bodie's Birthday Scrapbook1089 viewsPlaying with Grandma in the pool. Brrr, my piggies are cold!

Pretty tree...1088 viewsin the smallest city in USA: Parker, PA!!

Photo: Brandi Tolbart

Big Ben fan?1087 viewsKaitlyn says, "Yup! That's me!!!"

Photo: Kathleen Muck

Jonathan Rangel, December 5, 20101085 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 didnâ€™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 â€œGreat 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 â€œGreat game!â€ and â€œWay 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 couldnâ€™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 Flaccoâ€™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 â€œhomeâ€ game.

Ben made a lifetime impression on my son (and me). We didnâ€™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!

The Hixenbaugh Men....1085 viewsDad Jeff, sons Jared (left) and Jaxen wear their #7's proudly.

From Jeff:

"I would like to let you know that Ben and the Steelers have gotten me through some very tough times. My middle son Jayden passed away over 4 years ago. He was 3-1/2 years old and had his own unique genetic disorder. We almost lost him after his 1 year birthday. He was in the hospital the whole month of Jan. 2006 in the PICU. I would go there to give his mom a break on Saturday evening. Sunday I would put on my #7 jersey and put my Terrible Towel over Jayden. I did this for all three playoff games. He was home for the Super Bowl win. Even now I think of Jayden a little harder when my Steelers are playing. So thank you Ben and the Steelers.

Wyatt Gilbert with Ben1085 views12-yr old Wyatt attended Ben's Football Camp in June, 2012.

"Winning the jersey was the highlight of an unforgettable time with Ben at camp."

Photo: Lucinda Gilbert

The Tarbuk Tree1085 views"This is our Steeler tree complete with handmade ornaments and a Lombardi trophy tree topper. Go Stillers!!" -- Lauren Ann Tarbuk

February, 2012 - Caroline Ahaus1084 viewsCaroline smiles big for the camera in her #7 jersey.

Photo: Proud mom Mary Ahaus

December 4, 2014 - Grant to Miami University Police Department1084 viewsIt's MUPD K-9 Figo posing in front of Ben's locker!

"Thank you Ben for giving back to your alma mater, Miami University, and supporting our mission of keeping our campus and surrounding communities safe." -- Patrol Officer Keith Hibbard, Miami University Police Department.

*Thank you to Ritter E. Hoy for sharing these photos with us!

"Steelers Man Cave" in progress....1083 viewsRick Kennedy is working on his Steelers bar in the rec room of his Lima, Ohio home. According to Rick, he will decorate it with "nothing but Steelers stuff, from pics of games I've been to or anything else I can find." As for the Big Ben theme, "I would like to think I'm Ben's biggest fan," said Rick.

Photo: Rick Kennedy

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