| Born on March 2, 1982 in Findlay, Ohio, Ben | | | | Steelers with the 11th overall pick in the 2004 NFL |
| Roethlisberger is one of the best young | | | | Draft. In August of the same year he signed a six |
| quarterbacks in the world. This is saying a lot for | | | | year contract with the team worth a little more |
| a guy that did not receive nearly as much | | | | than $22 million. |
| attention as other players of his caliber during high | | | | During Roethlisberger's first season he was thrust |
| school and college. Despite being overlooked for | | | | into action due to an injury to starting |
| much of his career, Roethlisberger has proven to | | | | quarterback Tommy Maddox. In what was one of |
| be one of the best of the best thanks to his love | | | | the best rookie performances of all time, |
| of the game, athletic body, and strong arm. | | | | Roethlisberger went on to win all 14 of the regular |
| After playing high school football in Ohio, | | | | season games that he started. This led to his |
| Roethlisberger took his game to Miami University | | | | selection as the NFL Offensive Rookie of the |
| located in Oxford, Ohio. During his time at Miami | | | | Year. |
| he took the college football world by storm. | | | | With everybody wondering how Roethlisberger |
| Although he did not play in a top level conference, | | | | would fair the next season, he once again put up |
| Roethlisberger still managed to garner the | | | | big numbers. While the team did not win nearly as |
| attention of NFL scouts. This was due in large | | | | many regular season games, Roethlisberger did |
| part to the fact that he passed for 84 | | | | lead them to the Super Bowl where they would |
| touchdowns in college; a Miami University school | | | | eventually beat the NFC Champion Seattle |
| record. | | | | Seahawks. |
| Roethlisberger was chosen by the Pittsburgh | | | | |