Sad day for Steeler Nation, which I am a big fan...Franco passed away, just a couple of days before all the celebration around the Immaculate Reception.
For some of the younger crowd here: This is the play that Franco made:
For those of us who grew up in the 70's we spoke about this play for years....
Fair winds and following seas, Franco... O:-)
RIP
I was a Raiders fan back then and purely hated everything Steelers. >:( But he was a great player and his passing is sad news indeed.
Former running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Franco Harris, passed away at age 72.
He was a Hall of Fame running back who passed away just a few days before the N.F.L. celebrated the 50th anniversary of one of its most enduring plays.
President Joe Biden's remark on Franco Harris' death can be found at https://usa.newstodaylive360.com/.
Wow, that sad.
One of the great ones.
I always hated the Steelers as a kid, but I had to respect Franco Harris. RIP, sir.