RIP Franco Harris

[monte]

NFL legend Franco Harris, known for 'Immaculate Reception,' dead at 72 | Fox News

Pittsburgh Steelers legendary running back Franco Harris, known for his role in the "Immaculate Reception," has died at 72. The team was about to celebrate 50 years of the catch.

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Growing up a Raider fan, Franco broke my heart with the "Immaculate reception". Even though none of my friends were Steeler fans, we all loved Franco Harris. The fact that he was half black/half Italian was the coolest thing to everyone in my neighborhood. RIP to a tremendous football player and and even better person.

 

[paultzman]

NFL legend Franco Harris, known for 'Immaculate Reception,' dead at 72 | Fox News

Pittsburgh Steelers legendary running back Franco Harris, known for his role in the "Immaculate Reception," has died at 72. The team was about to celebrate 50 years of the catch.

www.foxnews.com

Growing up a Raider fan, Franco broke my heart with the "Immaculate reception". Even though none of my friends were Steeler fans, we all loved Franco Harris. The fact that he was half black/half Italian was the coolest thing to everyone in my neighborhood. RIP to a tremendous football player and and even better person.

To your comment re your neighborhood Monte:

 

[BrookJersey Redmen]

I wasn't and am not Steelers' fan but I loved Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier.

 

[bamafan]

‎Mad Dog's Daily Bite: Franco Harris talks Immaculate Reception 50 Years Later on Apple Podcasts

‎Show Mad Dog's Daily Bite, Ep Franco Harris talks Immaculate Reception 50 Years Later - Dec 21, 2022

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This was an interview Franco did with Chris Russo the day before he passed away.

 

[capmaker]

Franco Harris, the Immaculate Reception and an unlikely friendship

What connected the Pittsburgh Steelers' Franco Harris and the Oakland Raiders' Phil Villapiano? The Immaculate Reception -- and an annual phone call.

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