Ben Roethlisberger, nicknamed Big Ben, is a quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.
He was drafted by the Steelers 11th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft.
He played college football at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
Roethlisberger earned the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2004.
He became the youngest Super Bowl-winning quarterback in NFL history, helping lead the Steelers,
in his second professional season, to a 21-10 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL at the age of 23.
He was named to his first Pro Bowl in 2007.
Roethlisberger led the Steelers to a second Super Bowl title in four seasons as they defeated the Arizona Cardinals
in Super Bowl XLIII, 27-23.
Known for playing outside the quarterback pocket in what he calls "backyard football",
Roethlisberger is often compared to his childhood idol, former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway,
due to the similar styles and fourth-quarter comebacks.
Roethlisberger, who also grew up idolizing Joe Montana, wears number 7 in Elway's honor.
Roethlisberger was selected 11th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
On March 4, 2008, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Roethlisberger agreed to an eight-year, $102 million contract.
In just five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Roethlisberger has become the second most prolific quarterback
in franchise history, behind Pro Football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw.
