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Pittsburgh (AP) — Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose fast thinking resulted in “The Immaculate Reception,” widely regarded as the most memorable play in NFL history, has died. He was seventy-two.
Harris’ son, Dok, confirmed his father’s death to the Associated Press overnight. The reason for death was not specified.
His death comes three days before Pittsburgh is scheduled to retire his No. 32 in a ceremony at halftime of its game against the Las Vegas Raiders, and two days before the 50th anniversary of the play that propelled the Steelers from an NFL afterthought to a major contender.
Pittsburgh (AP) — The most famous play in NFL history, “The Immaculate Reception,” was the result of Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris’ quick thinking. He was 72 years old.
Dok, Harris’s son, told The Associated Press that his father died overnight. It was unclear why the guy died.
His departure comes two days before the 50th anniversary of the play that gave the Steelers the spark that transformed them from an NFL afterthought to a top team, and three days before Pittsburgh is slated to celebrate his No. 32 with a ceremony at halftime of its game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
With 22 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and Pittsburgh down 7-6, Bradshaw dipped back and hit running back.
Pittsburgh (AP) — The most famous play in NFL history, “The Immaculate Reception,” was the result of Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris’ quick thinking. He was 72 years old.
Dok, Harris’s son, told The Associated Press that his father died overnight. It was unclear why the guy died.
His departure comes two days before the 50th anniversary of the play that gave the Steelers the spark that transformed them from an NFL afterthought to a top team, and three days before Pittsburgh is slated to celebrate his No. 32 with a ceremony at halftime of its game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
With 22 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and Pittsburgh down 7-6, Bradshaw dipped back and hit running back.
