Friends of BigBenNews

Well, if you made it here you did so by being a reader of BigBenNews. As a fan of Erin's site, not only are you continuously updated with the most current and accurate news on Ben, but you're also being extended an offer to purchase one of the most unique pieces of autographed Roethlisberger memorabilia available; An autographed fine art print from the Findlay, OH edition of "The Rookie".

Hi, my name is Bob Cherewick and I'm the artist of "The Rookie". The "Findlay, OH" edition of "The Rookie", of which there are only 300 pieces, has been sold out for over three years now. As is typical with most limited edition prints, a reserve of prints is held back for the artist to sell separately from the publisher. I have now been given permission from Ben's handlers to release my "artist's reserve" from this edition. Cool, huh? You know what's even cooler? The price tag of $199 (subject to change, and I don't see it going down). Cooler yet is the fact that fans of BigBenNews are being given the first chance to act on this opportunity.

Interested? If so, contact me at PIBart@aol.com to reserve your print and get payment instructions.
Please indicate "The Rookie" in your e-mail subject line.
Price: $199 (plus $20 for shipping & handling)

If you would like to learn more about this print, or the project in general, click on the site links above.

For anyone seriously interested in purchasing one of these prints, don't wait too long. The quantity available is very limited.

I hope to hear from you soon. Thanks!
Bob

More fun facts about "The Rookie" print:

	The original sale price of "The Rookie" was $499, and this was before Ben had even won his first Super Bowl.
	All of the prints in this edition were signed by Ben about six weeks before his Super Bowl victory over Seattle.
	Ben was scheduled to sign the prints, but had to postpone the signing because he injured the thumb on his throwing hand.
	Ben and his mom, Brenda, worked late into the night signing and adhering Ben's hologram to the prints.
	After returning to Findlay from Pittsburgh, Ben's mom called me to come pick up the prints. When I got back to my place, I opened the box to sign, number and package the prints finding several stray dog hairs scattered throughout. Even Ben's dog, Zeus, left his mark on this project.
	Brenda's favorite part of the drawing are the "hidden" items, i.e. "PFJ" on his hat, and "40" on his shoe.
	While being interviewed by a journalist (if you can call him that) working for Findlay's "The Courier" newspaper, I was asked no fewer than three times, "How muchu gettin' outta this, huh?" I quickly tired of the simple and idiotic questioning from this pumpkin head (no kidding, he had the head of a pumpkin......very few teeth, fat and bald) and ended the interview. Soon thereafter I learned that he was a diehard Brown's fan. It all makes sense now. Adios, Pumpkin head!
	Donald Trump, through his assistant, wrote back to me after receiving his print saying, "It is beautifully realized.....and very much appreciated, just as he appreciates the talent and perseverance that Ben has exemplified in his career."
	There was significant controversy over the sale of the #7 print. The sale of this edition of the print was held out of a local Findlay retail store on a "first come, first serve" basis. Many people lined up outside the store hours before the doors were to open with hopes of purchasing the print number of their choice. The first person in line requested print #7, and rightfully got it. Another party, not standing in line, felt as though he should have gotten print #7. Why? Who knows. As a result, slander ensued, and friendships were lost.
	On a more uplifting note, several prints have been donated to charitable organizations such as ALS of Michigan, and The American Cancer Society, raising thousands of dollars for their cause.