Franco Harris,72 has passed away just days before the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception and his number 32 being officially retired.

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Franco Harris dies at 72, days before 50th anniversary of ‘Immaculate Reception’

Channel 11 has learned Franco Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers Hall-of-Famer, has died.

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A member of the Steelers Hall of Honor, Harris was set to have his #32 jersey retired by the team on Saturday, joining Ernie Stautner and Joe Greene as the only two other players in franchise history to have their numbers retired.

Franco Harris, Hall of Fame Steelers running back dies at 72

Legendary Steelers running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer Franco Harris has died.

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Oh, hmm, wonder if I can find my One for the Thumb in '81 Steelers tee-shirt???

One For The Thumb

The late '70s and early '80s were dominated by yacht rock and The Pittsburgh Steelers. The " Hey kid, catch. " Coca-Cola ad from 1979 featured a mustachioed "Mean" Joe Greene --the last...

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He was just on Pittsburgh Today Live yesterday. Who would've thought he'd be gone today. Pittsburgh has lost a legend.

Steeler Nation mourns legendary running back Franco Harris

The legendary Steelers running back died at 72.

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Wow on that "immaculate reception"!

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