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how old was ben roethlisberger when he retired

Ben Roethlisberger was 39 years old when he retired from the NFL.

Quick Scoop: Age at Retirement

  • Ben Roethlisberger announced his retirement in January 2022 after 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  • He was born on March 2, 1982, which made him 39 years old at the time of his retirement announcement.
  • Reports and headlines from that week explicitly described him as retiring at age 39, confirming the age most fans and news outlets reference.

Mini Timeline

  • 2004: Drafted 11th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  • 2021 season: Plays what becomes his final NFL season.
  • January 2022: Posts a video and officially retires at age 39.

TL;DR: How old was Ben Roethlisberger when he retired? He was 39 years old.

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