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Lucky #7's!!644 viewsJames, Adyson, & Reagan Frazier.

"I have to tell you a story about my James. Even though he is bigger than his older sister, he is just 2 & he hasn't yet attained his older sister's verbal skills. The couple of weeks Ben was out with his injury, James watched the games with me & he would just look at Byron & Charlie with his head tilted to the side a little bit. He would cheer here & there during the games when I would cheer but he was generally quiet. Then came the Steelers/Chargers game.. When Ben stepped out onto the field, my little man went nuts! He was jumping up on the couch screaming, pointing at the TV. 'Gloo gloo glee' is his version of "Goooo Steelers" & he was yelling it, clapping, & grinning from ear to ear. It hit me Sunday, that James was confused the previous Sundays & that's why he had been so quiet. He missed our quarterback as much as Mommy did. My Reagan will tell anyone that listens, 'Ben Rofusberger is the best quarterback in football, hands down.' My youngest Ady-girl, it's just a matter of time! We love our Big Ben, Always!" -- Rachel Frazier

(8 votes)

April 23, 2010 - Little Maddox meets Big Ben2654 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, heâ€™s always got a nice picture and autograph to remind him.

I should have never prejudged the guy like so many others. Iâ€™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.

(22 votes)

July 24, 20073927 views

(11 votes)

Chad & Jennifer Pointer, June 29, 2012803 views"Our wedding! We live in Evansville Indiana and love our Steelers and the greatest QB ever!!! Our first date was to the Tampa Bay vs Steelers game 3 yrs ago, she was a TB fan, has been a Steelers fan every since." -- Chad Pointer

(13 votes)

July 22, 2012: Steelers-themed beach wedding692 viewsFrom Heather Askin:

"We renewed our vows for our 18th Anniversary at Emerald Isle, North Carolina. We have been vacationing there for 12 years now! I am originally from Butler, Pennsylvania but moved to Kentucky when I was 14 because of my dad's job! I will always bleed black and gold! Every year for our Anniversary we buy each other tickets to watch the Steelers play in Cincinnati as a gift!"

(17 votes)

Halloween, 2015636 views"If I run into ONE dog, just ONE....it will be a Halloween CATastrophe - for them!!" -- Steelers Cat Stormtrooper

(23 votes)

2006 Hoge Morey Starks Ward Celebrity Golf Classic For Children1843 viewsMay 22, 2006 - Southpointe Golf Club, Canonsburg, PA.

(25 votes)

Halloween, 2011 - Karen Linder1411 viewsKaren shows off her Steelers pumpkin creations (while sportin' her #7 jersey) on her front porch in Tennessee.

Thank you Karen!

(21 votes)

July 22, 2012: Steelers-themed beach wedding663 viewsMore from Heather Askin:

"My husband and I enjoy watching football together! I've been on waiting list for years for season tickets! My dream is to one day meet the players! My parents knew a lot of the players from the 70's and I would love to meet them all just to let them know how much I appreciate how they love there fans!"

(15 votes)

January 29, 2012 - Pro Bowl Week1372 viewsBen poses with brothers Danny and John Trower.

"We met Ben at the 'Players Welcome Party' for the 2012 Pro Bowl at their hotel. I went up and introduced myself, told him I was in the Marine Corps, I gave him a coin and he was very cool. He is a great person and took the time out to talk to us. Very professional guy!! Not only did I get to go to this party, but I had field passes to the practices and the game and Big Ben was the biggest hit of them all. So many Steeler fans there, it was CRAZY! But he took the time to go and sign for them, even when the bus was about to take off, he stayed out there for a few more minutes, way too cool. Such an awesome guy, my brother and I were blown away!!" -- GySgt D.M. Trower
HMH-463
Maint Admin Chief
Squadron Gunny
MCBH, Kaneohe Bay HI

Thank you Danny!

(15 votes)

February, 2013 - Benjamin, Jr.8839 views"Taking over grandpa's chair all by myself!! Now where's the remote control and my binky?"

(14 votes)

Holiday Wishes to Steeler Nation in 20138093 viewsMerry Christmas to everyone out there from the Roethlisberger family, hope everyone has a blessed holiday. â€“ Ben, Ashley and JR

(9 votes)

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