Ben Roethlisberger Biography

Sep 04, 2007

Birthdate: March 2, 1982
Birthplace: Lima, Ohio

One of the youngest quarterbacks in the NFL, Ben Roethlisberger already has a Super Bowl ring! Find out more, right here.

Ben Roethlisberger - Ohio Upbringing

Ben's life started off rough with his parents divorcing when he was a toddler, and his mom passing away in a car accident when he was eight. As a kid in tiny Findlay, Ohio, he was a better basketball player than he was a football player. It wasn't until his senior year in high school that Ben showed what a natural quarterback he was. In his first start as a senior for Findlay High School, he threw for six touchdowns. He ended the year passing over 4,000 yards and 54 touchdowns. His success continued at Miami of Ohio University, finishing up with an All-American career.

Ben Roethlisberger - Instant Fame

Ben was drafted 11th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He had an immediate impact as he led the Steelers to an amazing 14-1 record and an appearance in the AFC Championship Game. He was also named Rookie of the Year. Although his second season started off slow, he helped the Steelers make an improbable late-season run to win the 2005 Super Bowl - making Ben the youngest quarterback to win a Super Bowl ring. That summer, Ben was involved in a serious motorcycle accident. Luckily, he was able to recover from his injuries and play another good year in 2006. That season, he passed for a career high of 3,513 yards. Despite the good numbers, Ben failed to lead the Steelers to the playoffs.

Ben Roethlisberger - The Future

At just 25 years old, Ben Roethlisberger has plenty of years left in the NFL. In just his fourth year, he hopes to lead Pittsburgh back to the top in 2007. He is one of the toughest and most skilled quarterbacks in the game. Experts say he plays best under pressure and having won a Super Bowl at 23 proves that!