It wasn't Roethlisberger-to-Holmes to win the Super Bowl, but it was close enough given the circumstances.
Fourth-and-8 from the Ravens' 41-yard line with a game the Steelers had to have to reach the postseason tied at 13-13 with 2:28 remaining in overtime on Jan. 9 at Baltimore.
A shotgun snap, a three-step drop and, finally, a pass massaged through the rain and around leaping defensive tackle Calais Campbell.
Wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud makes the catch between his knees and backpedals for a couple of steps in front of a pair of onrushing defenders.
First down, Steelers.
Four snaps later Chris Boswell delivers the kick that wins the game, ensuring in the process that the last regular-season pass of Ben Roethlisberger's storied 18-year career wound up helping to deliver the Steelers into the playoffs.
Add it to the legacy of fourth-quarter comebacks, franchise records and Super Bowls.
Add it to the legend of "Big Ben."
He arrived from Findlay, Ohio.
His final destination, presumably, will be Canton, Ohio.
Following is a look back at a few of the magical moments in between that stand out as unforgettable.
Call them No. 7's Magnificent Seven:
Coming-Out Party
Roethlisberger was having trouble getting the offense in and out of the huddle in a timely manner initially in his first training camp with the Steelers, let alone put his first-round potential on display.
That changed on Aug. 7, 2004.
During an 11-on-11 session on a Saturday afternoon what Roethlisberger was truly capable of came clearly into focus amid the brilliant sunshine bathing Saint Vincent College.
He faked a pitch-left, rolled out to his right and fired mid-stride deep down the seam for a fellow rookie, wide receiver Zamir Cobb.
Cobb made the catch as jaws dropped among those watching from along the sideline.
I remember thinking, "Tommy Maddox can't do that."
Bob Labriola of steelers.com has recalled in print standing next to Tunch Ilkin from such a vantage point, and the Steelers Radio Network analyst and former Steelers offensive tackle's two-word response:
"Brett Favre."
Take a look at Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger's first training camp at Saint Vincent College

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.

Action shot of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during his first training camp at Saint Vincent College.