Second-to-last game of the year
Monday night, there at home
After 18 years playing for one team
Ben Roethlisberger stands alone
This season will be his last one
Ben announced earlier, with class
Two decades as Pittsburgh’s quarterback
But time moves on, so must Ben, alas
So the Steeler Nation has shown tonight
Black and gold will honor him
For standing tall for 18 years
Signs say: Thank You #7, Big Ben
The Steelers are 7-7-1
With just two games left to go
If they win tonight, they’re still in the mix
To make the playoff show
In 18 years with Big Ben at the helm
Pittsburgh has never had a losing season
If Ben brings home the bacon tonight
It gives Canton one more reason
The game was hard fought, defense mostly ruled
Both sides played it tough
To secure this needed Pittsburgh win
Big Ben stood just tall enough
It was his last game in Pittsburgh
The victory was a delight
Ben was humble in his comments
The perfect tone this night
I was an Ohio kid, Ben said after the game
But been in Pittsburgh half my life
I’m so thankful to walk this hallowed field
One last time, with my children and my wife
My family and my friends are here
We see the jerseys and the signs
I appreciate my many blessings
And thank all of you for these times
One last lap around the stadium
Ben walked to thank the fans
I’m a Giants guy watching on TV
I tip my cap to the great Big Ben
Check out this audio clip below from a Cleveland Browns fan who remembers back to 2004, when the Browns passed on a chance to draft Ben Roethlisberger, and how it’s fitting for Ben’s last stand at Heinz Field to be a victory over the still-beleaguered Browns.
Waipahu Bob 