About
Ben Roethlisberger is an American football quarterback who has played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2004. Nicknamed "Big Ben," he is one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history and a two-time Super Bowl champion.
Life Timeline
<div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1cb-6675e3f8' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1982</div></div><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1ce-6675e3f8' class='timeline_centre'><div id='' class='timeline_circle-4'></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Ben Roethlisberger is Born</div></div><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>On March 2, 1982, Ben Roethlisberger was born in Lima, Ohio.</div></div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1cb-6675e3f8' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2000</div></div><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1ce-6675e3f8' class='timeline_centre'><div id='' class='timeline_circle-4'></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Leads Miami University to MAC Championship</div></div><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Roethlisberger leads the Miami University RedHawks to their first ever Mid-American Conference Championship.</div></div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1cb-6675e3f8' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2004</div></div><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1ce-6675e3f8' class='timeline_centre'><div id='' class='timeline_circle-4'></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Selected 11th Overall in NFL Draft</div></div><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Selected as the eleventh overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.</div></div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1cb-6675e3f8' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2005</div></div><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1ce-6675e3f8' class='timeline_centre'><div id='' class='timeline_circle-4'></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Wins NFL Rookie of the Year Award</div></div><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Roethlisberger is named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.</div></div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1cb-6675e3f8' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2006</div></div><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1ce-6675e3f8' class='timeline_centre'><div id='' class='timeline_circle-4'></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Leads Steelers to Super Bowl XL Victory</div></div><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Leads the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 21–10 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL.</div></div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1cb-6675e3f8' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2009</div></div><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1ce-6675e3f8' class='timeline_centre'><div id='' class='timeline_circle-4'></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Leads Steelers to Super Bowl XLIII Victory</div></div><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Leads the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 27–23 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII.</div></div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1cb-6675e3f8' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2020</div></div><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1ce-6675e3f8' class='timeline_centre'><div id='' class='timeline_circle-4'></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Becomes All Time Passer Yards Leader</div></div><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Roethlisberger becomes the all time passing yards leader for the Pittsburgh Steelers.</div></div></div></div>
Why We Love Them
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> He's a Great Leader</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Ben Roethlisberger is a great leader on and off the field. He has been instrumental in leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to two Super Bowls and continues to lead his team with poise and determination. </p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> He's a Great Competitor</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Ben Roethlisberger is a great competitor who plays hard and fights for every yard. His passion for the game is evident each time he steps on the field, making him one of the most exciting players to watch.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> He's an Accomplished Winner</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Ben Roethlisberger has accomplished many amazing feats during his career. His two Super Bowl rings, six Pro Bowl selections, multiple passing records, and numerous other accolades make him one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history.</p></div>
Interesting Facts
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Pick of the 2004 NFL Draft</h3><p class='facts-text'>Ben Roethlisberger was the first pick of the 2004 NFL draft. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers and went on to lead them to two Super Bowl victories.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Youngest Quarterback to Win a Super Bowl</h3><p class='facts-text'>At 23 years old, Ben Roethlisberger became the youngest quarterback to win a Super Bowl when the Steelers defeated the Seattle Seahawks in 2006.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Most Passing Yards in a Single Game</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2009, Ben Roethlisberger threw for 503 yards against the Green Bay Packers, setting an NFL record for most passing yards in a single game.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Won Six Division Titles with Steelers</h3><p class='facts-text'>Ben Roethlisberger has led the Pittsburgh Steelers to six division championships since he joined the team in 2004.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Most Wins of Any QB in Franchise History</h3><p class='facts-text'>With a record of 144 wins and 71 losses, Ben Roethlisberger is the winningest quarterback in the history of the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise.</p></div></div>
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Started Out as a Writerading
Before becoming an actor, Morgan Freeman worked as a screenwriter. He wrote scripts for The Electric Company and another children's show called Sesame Street.
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Was Arrested for DUI
In 2008, Morgan Freeman was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. He was released after several hours and later pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.
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