Legendary Steelers RB Franco Harris dies at 72

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Franco Harris has died. He was 72.

Harris’ death comes just days before the 50th anniversary of the Steelers’ celebration of the “Immaculate Reception.” Harris made one of the most iconic plays in NFL history on Dec. 23, 1972, against the Oakland Raiders when he swooped in and grabbed a pass from Terry Bradshaw intended for John Fuqua before it hit the ground.

After grabbing the ball, Harris ran it in for a game-winning touchdown with just seconds left in the fourth quarter. The Steelers won that divisional playoff game 13-7 before losing the AFC title game to the undefeated Miami Dolphins.


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[BeyondGeography]

1. Wow

Is all I can say. Great player, always struck me as a good man, too. A cut way above the average NFL’er. Upsetting a lot of people I’m sure.

RIP

[FakeNoose]

2. RIP Franco Harris - the greatest of all the great Steelers of the 70s

The Pittsburgh Post Gazette just posted a photo tribute to Franco:





More here: https://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/photos/2022/09/06/franco-harris-to-have-his-number-retired/

[MerryHolidays]

3. RIP, Franco. I am shocked and saddened.

You were and are a legend.

[MyOwnPeace]

4. There was to be a 'celebration'

tomorrow night in Pittsburgh in honor of the 50th anniversary of the "Immaculate Reception."
It was to feature the honored guest, Franco Harris, as well as other teammates from that game and even a few Oakland Raiders.
The Steelers had already planned to retire #32 (his number) at the game on Saturday.
Sad.....

[FakeNoose]

6. Yes they're still doing it Saturday night at the Steelers game

But it's going to be infinitely sad because Franco won't be there to receive his tributes.

[yonder]

5. A legend. RIP Mr. Harris.