BREAKING: Franco Harris, the Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer and four-time Super Bowl champion, has died at 72.
Harris' death was confirmed to the station by his family. No cause of death was provided.
The four-time Super Bowl champion and nine-time Pro Bowler was drafted by the Steelers with the 13th overall pick in 1972 after playing for Joe Paterno at Penn State. During his illustrious NFL career, Harris rushed for over 11,000 yards with the Steelers, becoming the leading rusher in team history, and was named the MVP of Super Bowl IX.
Franco Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers running back, during the NFL/AFC Divisional playoff game on Dec. 19, 1976 at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore. The Steelers won, 40-14.Harris became part of history forever with his"Immaculate Reception" at Three Rivers Stadium in the Divisional Round of the 1972 playoffs. It was voted the greatest play in NFL history during the league's 100th anniversary season in 2020, The Associated Press points out.
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