Steelers Hall-of-Famer Franco Harris Passes Away at the age of 72

Former Pittsburgh Steelers pro football hall of fame running back Franco Harris takes part in festivities celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1974 Steelers, the first Steelers Super Bowl team before an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Legendary Steelers running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer Franco Harris is dead. Harris’ death has been confirmed to several news outlets by his family.

We are saddened to share the news that Pro Football Hall of Famer Franco Harris has passed away at age 72. #HOFForever More info: https://t.co/s53OU0Ryhe pic.twitter.com/insXLT37L9

— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) December 21, 2022

The four-time Super Bowl champion and 9-time Pro Bowler was drafted by the Steelers with the 13th overall pick in 1972 after playing for Joe Paterno at Penn State. Harris became part of history forever with his ‘Immaculate Reception’ at Three Rivers Stadium in the Divisional Round of the 1972 playoffs.

Legendary Steelers RB Franco Harris, author of the “Immaculate Reception” – one of the greatest plays in NFL history – has passed away at the age of 72.

A 4-time Super Bowl champion, Hall of Fame player and revered individual by so many.

RIP.pic.twitter.com/hUERPwHVwo

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) December 21, 2022

Franco Harris was 72 years old.

Franco Harris interview from the locker room immediately following the Immaculate Reception. pic.twitter.com/ZI9Jtf7FVL

— Ryan Recker (@RyanRecker) December 21, 2022