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2 days ago · Harris played at Penn State from 1969-71, racking up 2,002 rushing yards, but is better known for his exploits in professional football as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. While Harris wasn ...
4 days ago · 6/3/2024 11:53:30 AM. The Pittsburgh Steelers, originally known as the Pittsburgh Pirates, joined the NFL on July 8, 1933. Founded by Art Rooney, the team took its name from the baseball team, a common practice at the time. In the early years, the Steelers struggled significantly, often finishing seasons with losing records and failing to make ...
1 day ago · Franco Harris, running back from Penn State, taken 1st round 13th overall by Pittsburgh Steelers; Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1990. Cliff Branch, wide receiver from Colorado, taken 4th round 98th overall by Oakland Raiders; Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2022 (posthumous).
1 day ago · Franco Harris pulled in the football, I don’t even know where he came from!!” That was in 1972 and Fleming already had created his own image and place in broadcasting history.
1 day ago · Though Harris is more widely celebrated for his professional career achievements with the Pittsburgh Steelers, his formative years at Penn State, where he amassed over 2,000 rushing yards, laid the groundwork for the bruising, physical style of play that would become a hallmark of Paterno’s teams.
1 day ago · Franco Harris pulled in the football, I don’t even know where he came from!!” That was in 1972 and Fleming already had created his own image and place in broadcasting history.
4 days ago · Franco Harris wasn't just a standout running back. He was part of the superstar 1970s and early 1980s Pittsburgh Steelers team that won four Super Bowls. Harris, who played at Penn State University collegiately, was a huge contributor to the team's success.
