On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL lost an icon with the death of Franco Harris, a name synonymous with the franchise and one of the most famous plays in football history.
Harris was one of the great winners in football history, having won four Super Bowl rings while piling up individual accolades as a nine-time Pro Bowl running back and Hall of Famer.
His inspiration on Saturday was fitting as the Steelers faced a matchup against the Raiders with their postseason hopes at stake.helped beat the Raiders in a playoff game 50 years ago. Pittsburgh and Las Vegas both entered Saturday at 6-8, with the loser all but eliminated from the postseason. Nothing would be a more fitting tribute for the Steelers than securing a win.
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