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.

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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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 they will retire the No. 32 of Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris during a Christmas Eve game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

First Posted: 12/23/2012 PITTSBURGH — Franco Harris and the dynasty Pittsburgh Steelers — and even an old Oakland Raiders linebacker — returned to the spot of the Immaculate Reception on ...

“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.