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Big Ben's Going To Be a Dad

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback says he and his wife are expecting.

A big announcement for Big Ben.

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback wrote online that his wife, Ashley, is pregnant.

"Ashley and I are proud to let you all know that we are expecting a baby boy later this year! It is truly a blessing and we are so excited!" Ben Roethlisberger posted Saturday on his official website.

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The Roethlisbergers received more than 2,000 messages from fans on his website since posting the announcement.

The in July 2011.

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Ben finished his degree and —nine years after leaving for the NFL.

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