And it looks like Steeler Nation dads are the ones making a strong family statement with the start of the season just around the corner!
And we’re going to start off with Super Steelers Dad Matt August, a police motor sergeant from Irvine, California:
My name is Matt August and I am a police sergeant in California. I was born a Pittsburgh Steelers fan in 1972 and have carried that love for the team through highs and lows. I am now raising my own family and they have also embraced my love for Steelers football. I am a huge Ben Roethlisberger fan and have several of his jersey’s, and am hoping I will be able to get one of his new Nike jerseys this year so that I can hang up my old Reebok jerseys. As you can see from our photo, we are a large family so making sure my entire family had jerseys has always been a priority for me rather than updating my own.
One of the things I admire and respect the most is his leadership of the team and his devotion to his family. I am also very appreciative of the many grants he provides to police departments to help fund police K9’s. These dogs are a tremendous resource and asset but can be cost prohibitive for so many agencies so his awareness and commitment to helping agencies is truly awesome. — Matt
Photo, left to right: Matt’s wife Traci, Kynnleigh (age 3), Makhenna (age 9), Hayden (age 7), Matthew (age 17), Jaelynn (age 6), Aubreigh (age 1) and Matt.
Domenic Costello and his son Hayden, age 3, proudly displaying their favorite player’s jersey while vacationing in Ocean City, MD aka Raven Country.
Proud new Steelers papa Bob Tschappat, Jr. named his son Benjamin Phillip Tschappat, and yes, that first name is for papa’s favorite player! Congratulations to Bob and Missy!
And from our Twitter dads:
Justin Pellegrino @justgrino
U know his first jersey had to be a @_BigBen7 So he can match his daddy. We are def ready. #Steelers
Brian Cooper @CoopsGolf
Ashton has steelers blood running through his veins. @steelers @_BigBen7
We have more great photos to share from Steeler Nation this month all right here (2 pages)!
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