RIP Franco Harris

[STP]

Pittsburgh Steelers legend passed away at 72. RIP Franco

Franco Harris, Steeler who caught Immaculate Reception, dies

The ball fluttered in the air and all but one of the 22 players on the Three Rivers Stadium turf on that cold December day 50 years ago essentially stopped. Franco Harris never did. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back kept right on going, the instincts that carried him through his life both...

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[trouttimes]

One of the greats. RIP

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Great player, you'd person. May God bless.

 

[ADKPiper]

Why oh why couldn't it have been Terry Bradshaw instead.
Fate is a blind and cruel master.

Franco Harris was great.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Why oh why couldn't it have been Terry Bradshaw instead.
Fate is a blind and cruel master.

Franco Harris was great.

I don't think fate is interested in "trades" or free agents.

 

[ADKPiper]

I don't think fate is interested in "trades" or free agents.

If only it was so.
I'd be bargaining with the universe daily.
But I suppose that if a person subscribes to the notion of "Karma" there is a bit of a "trade" in place. Mountains of trials and tribulations leading to a sudden balance in the force.
I haven't received that check yet.

 

[kcghost]

The guy was a gamer there's no doubt. He will be missed everywhere except Oakland.

 

[Egg Shen]

I served the man wine once. Wish I was alive for the 70’s greatness, not just the Steelers but the Pirates too. That was my parents generation though.

 

[keith929]

One of the all time greats.
Yinzer nation is in mourning.

 

[augiebd]

Truly sad news. Thanks for sharing.