Trivia

Selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2004 NFL college draft (11th pick overall).

The youngest starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl. He won Super Bowl XL at 23 years, 11 months, 25 days.

Started the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation to "support for police and fire departments throughout the US with a particular emphasis on support for service dogs and to enhance the quality of life for residents of Findlay, OH, and Pittsburgh, PA.".

Donated his first playoff check to the Tsunami relief in 2004.

NFL quarterback.

The second youngest quarterback (behind the Miami Dolphins' Hall of Famer Dan Marino (I)) to start in the Super Bowl.

Attended Findlay High School in Findlay, OH.

Played point guard for his high school basketball team.

Played college football at Miami University (OH).

In April 2017 he considered retiring but eventually decided against it.

Has a son Benjamin Jr. and a daughter Baylee Marie with wife Ashley Harlan.