WATCH: “Glad To Take A Knee One Last Time” Teary-Eyed Ben Roethlisberger bids an emotional goodbye to the fans after his final game in Pittsburgh


WATCH: “Glad To Take A Knee One Last Time” Teary-Eyed Ben Roethlisberger bids an emotional goodbye to the fans after his final game in Pittsburgh

Ben Roethlisberger

Ben Roethlisberger, popularly known as ‘Big Ben’, is a name to reckon with in the world of the NFL. The 6 feet 5 inches tall man played college football at Miami University and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2004 in the first round. Big Ben and the Steelers share a very strong and special bond.

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It has been 17 years that Ben has been active in the NFL and in all these years, he has featured for the Steelers. Not just Ben’s attachment with the Steelers, even the Steelers have shown commendable faith in the big man’s abilities. Recently, Ben played his last game in Pittsburgh.

“I am lost for words”: Big Ben receives a grand reception after his final game in Pittsburgh

Ben Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger

The Steelers thrashed the Browns in the encounter to set it all up nicely for Ben to say goodbye to the home fans. The Steelers emerged victoriously by 26-14. After the game, Ben got emotional while expressing how much it means to him to play in front of the magnificent crowd.

Ben was asked about how his last game panned out during the post-match interview to which he replied by saying, “it’s funny because it wasn’t probably how you wanted it other than the win, and that’s all that matters. It has been the story of my career.”

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It wasn’t very pretty but we found a way. The defense step up tonight.” Addressing the fantastic crowd, Ben stated, “It’s just so much fun to be out here. Best sport, best fans, best place to play,” he said. Ben was asked, “How do you leave this place Ben,” to which he replied, “I don’t know, with a win.”

With tears in his eyes, Ben further added that he is very thankful to the fans, family, and the almighty Lord for blessing him. “I am just lost for words, there is no place like this,” Ben further added. Indeed, the star player has had a wonderful journey and the kind of reception he received from the crowd effectively proves how much they adore and respect him.

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