NFL Hall of Famer Franco Harris, best known for the 'Immaculate Reception,' died at 72 overnight.
Harris played fullback for the Steelers from 1972 through 1983, winning four Super Bowls and being named MVP of one of those championship games.The former fullback is most remembered for a play in a 1972 divisional round playoff game against the Oakland Raiders in which he caught a deflected pass before it hit the ground and ran it in for the game-winning touchdown. The unlikely play became known as the"Immaculate Reception" and cemented Franco as a legend for the Steelers.
Legendary Steelers RB Franco Harris, author of the “Immaculate Reception” - one of the greatest plays in NFL history - has passed away at the age of 72.RIP.pic.twitter.com/hUERPwHVwoHarris was also selected to nine consecutive Pro Bowls and was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1990.The former Steeler's number, 32, is set to be retired by the team during a game against the Raiders Saturday in Pittsburgh, as Friday will mark the 50th anniversary of Harris's memorable play.
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Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris dies at 72PITTSBURGH (AP) — Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, has died. He was 72. Harris' son Dok told The Associated Press his father passed away overnight.
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Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris has died at age 72Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored 'The Immaculate Reception,' considered the most iconic play in NFL history, has died.
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Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris dies at 72Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris has died, his son tells The Associated Press.
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Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris has died at age 72Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored 'The Immaculate Reception,' considered the most iconic play in NFL history, has died.
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Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris dies at 72, days before 'Immaculate Reception' anniversaryFranco Harris' death comes two days before the 50th anniversary of 'The Immaculate Reception' and three days before the Pittsburgh Steelers are scheduled to retire his No. 32 during a ceremony at halftime of its game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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