NFL Legendary Steelers RB Franco Harris dies at 72

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Franco Harris, a Running Back Player of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, passed away At 72.

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Harris passed away After the 50th anniversary of the Steelers' celebration of Immaculate Reception.

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According to Harris' son Dok Harris, he passed away overnight, and the cause of his father's death was still unknown.

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

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Harris played for the Steelers in 19 postseason games, compiling 400 carries for 1,556 yards and 16 rushing touchdowns.

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On December 23, 1972, Harris made one of the most memorable plays in NFL history against the Oakland Raiders

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In 1972, the Steelers finished 11-3 after selecting Harris 13th overall. This was Pittsburgh’s first winning season.

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The play was hailed as the greatest in the NFL's century-long history in 2020.

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The Steelers went 10-4 after losing to the legendary Dolphins team in the AFC championship game, but the Raiders got revenge in a 33-14 divisional playoff game a day shy of the first anniversary.

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