Franco Harris passed away

[fan of Ray Williams]

72 years old. Younger than I had suspected.
RIP

 

[Ope3]

RIP.

My only time in Pittsburgh was on a connection flight in their airport. They have a statue of Franco. at one of the terminals. The Steelers define the city.

This article was from yesterday.

Franco Harris and ‘the pirate guy’: How a Steelers legend came to overshadow George Washington

Everybody at Pittsburgh International Airport recognizes the hero from the Immaculate Reception. The first U.S. president? Not so much.

theathletic.com

 

[Ogee Ogilthorpe]

Terrible news. I have a house full of Steelers fans that will be grieving, no doubt, all grew up in Pittsburgh, at least for a number of years. RIP, Mr. Harris

 

[El Amin Fan]

How did he not have his jersey retired already?

His death comes two days before the 50th anniversary of the play that provided the jolt that helped transform the Pittsburgh Steelers from also-rans into NFL elite and three days before the team is scheduled to retire his No. 32 during a ceremony at halftime of its game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

 

[GopherVotary]

I’ve watched the replay of the Immaculate Reception about a dozen times today. Man, is it good hearing Curt Gowdy’s voice again.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

How did he not have his jersey retired already?

His death comes two days before the 50th anniversary of the play that provided the jolt that helped transform the Pittsburgh Steelers from also-rans into NFL elite and three days before the team is scheduled to retire his No. 32 during a ceremony at halftime of its game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Ink other Steeler to have it retired is Mean Joe