Man, I was a HUGE fan of Franco Harris in 1972. Yes, I was a Steelers fan then and I will never forget the Immaculate Reception. I saw that at nine years old and LOVED it!! Still do.
OT RIP Franco Harris
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Originally posted by Heatmiser View PostFranco could not be much older than 70? So sad. Was a phenomenal player on some historic teams.
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Originally posted by Bolt-O View Post
He was 72. All this buildup for the Raider-Steeler game which will be 50 yrs after the Immaculate Reception, and he was supposed to be there when they retired his jersey number. RIP
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Originally posted by Bolt4Knob View Post
Very sad news. All within days of the 50 year anniversay, his jersey being retired (I would have thought retired by now) - may he RIP“Less is more? NO NO NO - MORE is MORE!”
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Originally posted by Bolt-O View Post
He was 72. All this buildup for the Raider-Steeler game which will be 50 yrs after the Immaculate Reception, and he was supposed to be there when they retired his jersey number. RIP
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Here are a couple of articles on Harris's passing:
Steelers greats, NFL world and Pittsburghers pay tribute to Franco Harris
As the news of Franco Harris’ death spread, Pittsburghers and members of the NFL community took to social media to share tributes to the Steelers...
Pittsburgh Steelers legend Franco Harris, known for ‘Immaculate Reception,’ dead at age 72
Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris, who was arguably best known for one of the most iconic plays in NFL history – dubbed the “Immaculate Reception” – has died at the age of 72, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday.
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Originally posted by Heatmiser View PostFranco could not be much older than 70? So sad. Was a phenomenal player on some historic teams.
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Originally posted by Hadl2Alworth View Post
Four Super Bowls and 12,000 yards. I still remember the Immaculate Reception like it was yesterday. And I was a big Steelers fan that day. I stayed a Steelers fan until 1979. Franco was a great guy as well. He was 72 years of age.“Less is more? NO NO NO - MORE is MORE!”
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