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Franco Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers Legend and Famous For 'Immaculate Home Reception,' Dies at 72

2022-12-22T12:06:34.343Z


Pittsburgh Steelers star Franco Harris, who was arguably best known for one of the most iconic plays in NFL history, dubbed the "Immaculate Reception," has died at age 72.


Franco Harris (32) evades a tackle from Oakland Raiders' Jimmy Warren as the Pittsburgh Steelers running back runs 42 yards for a touchdown after catching a deflected pass during an NFL AFC Division football playoff game in Pittsburgh on December 23, 1972.

(CNN) --

Pittsburgh Steelers star Franco Harris, who was arguably best known for one of the most iconic plays in NFL history, dubbed the "Immaculate Reception," has died at age 72, he announced Wednesday. the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Harris died overnight, the Hall of Famer said, citing his family.

His cause of death has not been announced.

“We lost an incredible football player, an incredible ambassador to the Hall, and most importantly, we lost one of the greatest gentlemen I have ever known,” Hall of Fame President Jim Porter said.

“Franco not only impacted football, but he also affected the lives of many, many people in profoundly positive ways.

“The Hall of Fame and historians around the world will forever tell Franco's football story.

However, his life story can never be fully told without including his greatness off the field."

Former Pittsburgh Steeler Franco Harris spins a terrifying towel before the start of the NFL Steelers football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on December 23, 2012. Harris was at the game to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the ' Immaculate reception."

A successful career

Harris died days before the 50th anniversary of the "Immaculate Reception," a touchdown catch that led the Steelers to a 13-7 win over the then-Oakland Raiders for Pittsburgh's first playoff game in the AFC Divisional Round. from 1972.

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“That play really represents our teams from the '70s,” Harris recalled after the reception was voted the greatest play in NFL history in 2020 during the league's 100th anniversary season.

The Steelers had planned to retire Harris' No. 32 jersey during halftime of their game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday.

“What he did for them that season in terms of the trajectory of the season.

What he has done for this franchise.

There are many things that make it the work that it is.

The most significant play in the history of the game,” Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday.

Drafted from Penn State with the 13th pick in the 1972 NFL Draft, Harris quickly became a star for the team, winning NFL Rookie of the Year honors after becoming the fourth rookie in NFL history. the NFL to rush for 1,000 yards.

In his career, Harris was a four-time Super Bowl champion, named MVP in Super Bowl IX after rushing for 158 yards against the Minnesota Vikings to help the Steelers capture their first league title.

Harris retired after 13 seasons: 12 with the Steelers and one with the Seattle Seahawks.

The nine-time Pro Bowler rushed for at least 1,000 yards in eight seasons, amassing 12,120 career rushing yards and 91 touchdowns.

He was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990.

Source: cnnespanol

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