Steelers’ Labriola sets a fan straight
From Mr. Labriola’s “Asked & Answered” on Steelers.com today:
HANS KOLLER FROM FREDONIA, PA: I’m pretty sure you are part of the committee that selects the Hall of Honor classes. I’m curious why Ben Roethlisberger was selected now? I always figured that would wait until he was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Was the decision more let’s spread out the things we do with Ben so things aren’t done all at once, and how much of it had to do with putting him and Maurkice Pouncey in at the same time?
MR. LABRIOLA: I don’t believe it’s proper for me to talk about the discussions that take place among the members of the Hall of Honor Selection Committee, but according to the rules for election, a player or contributor must be retired for 3 years before becoming eligible. Ben Roethlisberger has been retired for 3 years, and I dare you to give me a name of someone more deserving than him. Why wait? He is deserving, he is eligible, he gets elected. Simple. 🖐️⬇️🎤
You can read the rest of today’s “Asked & Answered” here.
“Footbahlin’ with Ben Roethlisberger”, Episode 93
Congratulations to Ben!!
“Ben, he’ll be going to Canton in a year or two. One of our great players of all time. Rewrote the record book for the Steelers and got us two more Super Bowl trophies. Top 10 player of all time at his position. Obviously, a very deserving member of the Hall of Honor this year.” — Mr. Art Rooney II, via 93.7 The Fan.
“When Art called early in the week, I was humbled. You never want to assume anything. It means a lot, the tradition of this team and the people on this wall. To have my name included with them is special. — Ben, during his phone interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
The newest additions to the group were welcomed into the fold when the Hall of Honor Class of 2025 was announced during a ceremony at Saint Vincent College as a part of the Steelers Back Together Weekend celebration.
The Hall of Honor Class of 2025 includes three individuals who were part of Super Bowl seasons for the Steelers, with two of them part of the same championship team.
Linebacker Joey Porter Sr., center Maurkice Pouncey and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger highlight a class that brought plenty of glory to the black and gold.
Ben Roethlisberger on being selected to Hall of Honor with Maurkice Pouncey, his center for 10 of his 18 seasons. “That probably means as much going in with him. Other than Heath Miller, I can’t imagine going in with anyone better.” — Gerry Dulac, @gerrydulac via X/Twitter.
“I don’t know how to put into words what the game of football has meant to me and what a blessing it has been,” said Roethlisberger in a retirement message. “While I know with confidence I have given my all to the game, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all it has given me.
“A boy […]
14 years ago today – July 23rd
“Every day is like our anniversary! Love you, Sweetie.” — Ben.
