Pre-Season Game - August 24, 2013: Chiefs vs Steelers440 viewsYoung Tyler Hallsey is battling cancer. Recently, he had the opportunity to attend a Steelers pre-season game with his family, courtesy of former Steeler and current ESPN analyst Merril Hoge. It was a great night for Tyler, who also had the opportunity to meet and pose with Brett Keisel and Troy Polamalu, the man whose jersey he is wearing!
Tyler’s father, Chris, sent this email to share with other fans on his son’s experience:
When Tyler found out about his diagnosis he was scared and confused. We all were. My wife left the room to call her parents and give them the news. While she was out, Tyler and I talked about the road ahead and that it would be hard. We both made promises to each other, then I asked him what he thought we should do. He looked me in the eyes and said, “Whatever it takesâ€. I think Chuck Noll would be proud.
Since that day in February we have been team Whatever It Takes.
I think Tyler’s approach to fighting his brain tumor and Ben’s approach on the field are the same. You do whatever it takes. You do what others may not want to do or aren’t willing to do, in order to get the results you want. Sometimes that path is hard or perilous, but you do what has to be done. It’s inspiring to witness, especially when it comes from your son.
It would be impossible for me to properly express the amount of gratitude I have in my heart for Ben, and his willingness to take the time to meet Tyler. He loved every minute of it. Tyler is known for his constant smile, but this smile was even big for him! He was beyond happy.
A little while after we met Ben, we were in the tunnel waiting to see Troy Polamalu, when the team came out for final warm ups and Ben saw Tyler and said, “Hey! It’s my man Tyler!†He remembered his name and that made the day even more special. Tyler was in heaven. I know it was a brief moment for Ben, but those brief moments will bring a lifetime of joy to Tyler and my entire family.
I hope Ben knows how much that means to me as a father. This has been a terribly trying mountain to climb…it’s tough, but moments like these keep you going. They give you a much-needed second wind. As a father, I try to do everything in my power to ease Tyler’s burden, I would take it all if I could. As much as I try, moments like these are far beyond anything I could ever do. This was Ben pausing to help a little boy he didn’t even know, just for the sake of lifting him. No cameras, no press, just Ben and Tyler. While my gratitude is expressed with these two simple words, thank you, please know there is much more emotion and gratitude behind them. It was a black & gold dream come true!
Others will look at this picture and see a two time Super Bowl Champion and a 14-year-old boy bound to a wheelchair with an uncooperative body, but when I look at it, I see two giant men not afraid of a fight, and absolutely willing to do, “Whatever It Takes.â€
We are so proud to be a part of Steeler Natio. We always have been, but that conviction has grown even stronger. To Ben Roethlisberger, Troy Polamalu, Brett Keisel, Bruce Gradkoswki, Chris Hoke, Coach Mitchell, and of course, Merril Hoge who made this all happen, we thank you and we love you! Like we are part of Steeler Nation, you are now part of team “Whatever It Takesâ€! – Chris Hallsey
Steeler Nation is praying for you, Tyler!!
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2009 Mario Lemieux Charity Golf Tournament1179 viewsThe event took place on June 25th-26th at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, PA.
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August 21, 2016 - A Pre-Season Steeler Nation Sunday728 viewsCongratulations to Brian Cooper, winner of the 2016 Arizona Open in Scottsdale, Arizona!
“Love showing my love for the Steelers. Especially while winning the 2016 Arizona Open.†— Brian.
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Training Camp - August 7, 2007690 views
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February 21, 2014 - Consol Energy Center1368 viewsGreat to see Ben Roethlisberger tonight in Pittsburgh! -- Gavin DeGraw
Gavin opened for Billy Joel at the concert.
http://www.gavindegraw.com/
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December 4, 2011 - Bengals vs. Steelers1100 viewsBen congratulates Rashard Mendenhall on his first touchdown of the game in the second quarter.
Photo: Reuters
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2006 Hoge Morey Starks Ward Celebrity Golf Classic For Children1952 viewsMay 22, 2006 - Southpoint Golf Club, Canonsburg, PA
Since 1994, the Hoge-Morey-Starks-Ward Celebrity Golf Classic for Children has raised more than $1,825,000 for children in need. Merril Hoge, Sean Morey, Max Starks and Hines Ward invite Steelers' coaches and players, along with other celebrities, to golf with foursomes from the area and across the country to raise funds and awareness for the Highmark Caring Foundation.
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September 20, 2020 - Steelers vs Broncos326 viewsPhoto: Karl Roser / Steelers
Final Score: Steelers 26, Broncos 21
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November 10, 2008 - In The Pocket2065 viewsBen at Charlie Batch's 2nd Annual "In The Pocket" fundraising event at Navarra.
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Ben in Sporting News, September 29, 2008 issue22645 viewsThank you so much to Dot for the scans!
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Ben & Ashley18219 viewsGuests were also given the opportunity to pose against the rose backdrop at the reception. They were immediately given two photos - one that was framed for them to keep, and the other to paste into Ben & Ashley's guestbook with their message for the couple.
Photo: Goldstein Photography
*Click on the photos for larger versions.
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November 9, 2021: Bears vs Steelers169 views– Ben was 21 of 30 for 205 yards, 2 touchdowns and 0 interceptions, with a passer rating of 111.1.
– Ben is now tied with Tom Brady for 50 game-winning drives! Drew Brees ended his career with 53, and Peyton Manning is number one with 54.
Final Score: Steelers 29, Bears 27
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