This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/24/2016
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger turned in yet another stellar season in 2013. Despite the Steelers finishing just 8-8, Big Ben threw for 4,261 yards and 28 touchdowns to lead the offensive charge. In association with his agency, Rep 1 Sports, Big Ben is offering his game-worn and dual-signed Nike Turf shoes from that 2013 campaign. In fact, this particular pair has been style-matched to four different road games: at Cincinnati Bengals (Sept. 16); at NY Jets (Oct. 13); at New England Patriots (Nov. 3); and at Baltimore Ravens (Nov. 28). The exact game or games Big Ben wore this pair is not confirmed, but based on the Steelers' tendency to recycle equipment, it could very well be all of them.
The size 14 Nike 'Lunar Superbad Pro" turf shoes display moderate game use, with contact and scuff marks throughout and sweat staining evident on the insoles. The Nike interior tagging reads “SEASON SU13” and “PROMO SAMPLE 30130916” indicates they were player-issued and not for public consumption. Ben's uniform No. "7" has been penned in black on each shoe (likely by the team equipment manager), inward facing on the back upper heel. Sporting the Steelers colors of white, yellow and black, both shoes have been autographed on the outside by Big Ben in 8-9/10 black marker with his uniform number inscribed. Original white laces are present. Thanks to Big Ben's propensity to give back, a portion of the proceeds will go directly towards The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation (http://bigben7.com/the-ben-roethlisberger-foundation), which supports K-9 units and service dogs of police and fire departments throughout the U.S.
Includes Letter of Authenticity from Ben Roethlisberger. Autographs pre-certified by PSA/DNA.