The death of Franco Harris only deepens the nostalgia for
'The Immaculate Reception'
Renowned Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco
Harris died Wednesday
The play occurred in Harris's rookie 12 months in 1972.
Over the course of his career
he could go directly to winning 4 outstanding bowls over
the course of a decade with the team
as well as being crowned MVP of the Year. remarkable.
Bowl IX, the team's first championship.
and be listed in the reputation hall for the first
12 months in which he is eligible.
He tastes the infamous handiwork and
what makes it special.
In the waning seconds of the December 23, 1972 AFC
divisional round playoff game between the Steelers
and Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh trailed 7-6 when
quarterback Terry Bradshaw threw a jump ball downfield
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