Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022.

FILE – In this Dec. 22, 2012, file photo, former Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris stands on the spot of the “Immaculate Reception” after a marker commemorating the ...

Franco Harris Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, has died. He was 72.

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DETROIT — Franco Harris and the Pittsburgh Steelers couldn't be more closely linked. The Immaculate Reception. The four Super Bowls. His pursuit of the NFL career rushing record. It's no ...

Then, two years ago, Franco Harris suddenly died, three days before the retiring of his jersey on the 50th anniversary of the 'Immaculate Reception,' the incredible moment in 1972 when Harris led ...

Franco Harris died at age 72 on Dec. 20, 2022, just days before the team was to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his famous play. His No. 32 jersey was retired during a ceremony at halftime ...

Franco Harris became a Pittsburgh Steelers hero after coming up with the famous "Immaculate Reception” two years prior to Super Bowl IX.

“That play really represents our teams of the ’70s,” Harris said after the “Immaculate Reception” was voted the greatest play in the league’s first 100 years in 2020.