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Franco Harris (March 7, 1950 – December 20, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a running back for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Pittsburgh Steelers. [1] He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions and was selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 1972 NFL ...
Unveiling Franco Harris: The Legend of Number 32 at Penn State! Join us as we delve into the awe-inspiring journey of Franco Harris, the iconic running back ...
Dec 24, 2022 · A 32, the jersey number of Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Football Hall of Famer Franco Harris, hangs on Acrisure Stadium on the Northside of Pittsburgh in memory of the four-time Super Bowl champion Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. Franco Harris has died. He was 72.
Jan 3, 2023 · Before his exploits at Penn State and with the Steelers, Franco Harris was a 3-sport athlete at Rancocas Valley Regional High School in Mount Holly, N.J. (Class of 1968). Lived right next to the HS. Played football, basketball and baseball.
Aug 20, 2023 · Harris passed away last December, and Bleier, now 77, spoke on his teammate and friend’s behalf in Acrisure Stadium’s FedEx Great Hall Saturday, Aug. 19. The occasion? The Steelers unveiled a display honoring Harris that featured his No. 32 jersey, which the team retired last Chrismas Even three days after his death.
- Joe Smeltzer
Harris, who was born in Fort Dix, New Jersey, on March 7, 1950, was an All-AFC choice in 1972, 1975, 1976, and 1977 and first- or second-team All-Pro six times. He was selected to nine Pro Bowls. Franco played in five AFC championships – missing a sixth because of injury – and four Super Bowls.
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Dec 21, 2022 · UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Former Nittany Lion standout and Pro Football Hall of Famer Franco Harris passed away Tuesday. He was 72. Harris, who was a three-time Penn State Football letterman,...
