Franco Harris Dies At 72 Nfl World Mourns The Loss Of Steelers Legend Immaculate Reception Architect
The Steelers legend logged 12,120 rushing yards — 15th most in NFL history — and 75 touchdowns during his time in the NFL. He spent all but one season in Pittsburgh and authored one of the league’s most iconic plays, the Immaculate Reception. The play saw Harris catch a late-game desperation heave from Terry Bradshaw in the 1972 AFC Divisional playoff matchup between the Steelers and Raiders. The ball was deflected by either Steeler running back John Fuqua or Raiders safety Jack Tatum but Harris managed to grab it and take it the distance for what turned out to be a game-winning touchdown....