Ben Roethlisberger Announces Retirement , From National Football League.<br />Ben Roethlisberger Announces Retirement , From National Football League.<br />CNN reports all-pro quarterback <br />Ben Roethlisberger has announced his retirement from professional football.<br />Roethlisberger, affectionately known as "Big Ben," <br />spent the entirety of his 18-year NFL career <br />with the Pittsburgh Steelers.<br />Roethlisberger, affectionately known as "Big Ben," <br />spent the entirety of his 18-year NFL career <br />with the Pittsburgh Steelers.<br />Selected with the number 11 overall pick in 2004, Roethlisberger quickly acclimated himself to the NFL, winning Offensive Rookie of the Year in his first season.<br />The time has <br />come to clean <br />out my locker, , Ben Roethlisberger, former NFL Quarterback, via Twitter.<br />... hang up my cleats, <br />and continue to be <br />all I can be to my <br />wife and children. , Ben Roethlisberger, former NFL Quarterback, via Twitter.<br />Roethlisberger propelled the <br />Pittsburgh Steelers to Super Bowl <br />victories in 2005 and 2008.<br />Roethlisberger propelled the <br />Pittsburgh Steelers to Super Bowl <br />victories in 2005 and 2008.<br />He remains the youngest starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl.<br />Known for his cannon-like throwing arm, Roethlisberger dazzled his way <br />to six Pro Bowl selections.<br />As Roethlisberger calls it a career, he finishes as the Pittsburgh Steelers' all-time leader in passing yards <br />and passing touchdowns.<br />As Roethlisberger calls it a career, he finishes as the Pittsburgh Steelers' all-time leader in passing yards <br />and passing touchdowns.<br /> I retire from football a truly grateful man. , Ben Roethlisberger, former NFL Quarterback, via Twitter
