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Franco Harris is best known for the Immaculate Reception and other big plays, but many Steeler fans will remember him for his generosity off the field. 'There's a huge hole in Pittsburgh.' Franco ...
Iconic Steelers running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer Franco Harris has died, CBS Pittsburgh reports. He was 72.Harris' death was confirmed to the station by his family. No cause of death ...
Harris was a rookie in 1972. Harris’ legendary play immediately made him a member of Pittsburgh Steelers lore as a rookie. He rushed 188 times for 1,055 yards across 14 games in his first season ...
Franco Harris (March 7, 1950 – December 20, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a fullback for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Pittsburgh Steelers. [1] He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions and was selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 1972 NFL draft.
The Crawford Grill was a renowned jazz club that operated in two locations in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.During its heyday in the 1950s and 60s, the second Crawford Grill venue hosted local and nationally-recognized acts, including jazz legends Art Blakey, Charles Mingus, Max Roach, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and Kenny Burrell.
Steelers assistant personnel director Bill Nunn and head coach Chuck Noll both had preferred him over Franco Harris, but Pittsburgh picked the latter 13th overall in the first round. [5] [6] Although he had the ability to play running back, he unselfishly made the switch to fullback in order to help the team as a rookie.
“Franco was a true steward of the Blue & White,” Penn State football head coach James Franklin said. ‘Legendary figure.’ Penn State community and beyond reacts to death of Franco Harris
Lambert's number, 58, is one of many jersey numbers "unofficially retired" by the team. The Steelers have only retired three jersey numbers: 70, 75 and 32, worn by Ernie Stautner, Joe Greene and Franco Harris respectively. [64] Lambert’s jersey number has perhaps gotten the most attention out of all jersey numbers not officially retired.