BREAKING: Franco Harris, the legendary Steelers running back who caught 'The Immaculate Reception' in one of the NFL's most famous moments, has died aged 72.
Franco Harris, a Hall of Fame running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers known one of the most famous plays in American football history and considered one of the NFL's most iconic athletes, has died. He was 72.
Harris’ son Dok told The Associated Press his father passed away overnight. The cause of death was not immediately clear. His death comes two days before the 50th anniversary of the play that provided the jolt that helped transform the Steelers from also-rans into the NFL’s elite and three days before Pittsburgh is scheduled to retire his No. 32 during a ceremony at halftime of its game against the Las Vegas Raiders.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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