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Jan 3, 2023 · Italian Heritage. Franco Dok Harris was born on March 7, 1950, in Fort Dix, New Jersey. Harris’s father, Cad, served in the Army in World War II and was stationed in Italy where he met his future wife, Gina. Upon returning to the States, the Harrises lived in New Jersey.
Franco Harris caught a career-high 11 passes on 2 occasions, most recently during the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 loss against the San Diego Chargers on January 9, 1983. Rushing Attempts Franco Harris rushed the ball a career-high 41 times during the Pittsburgh Steelers 23-6 win against the Cincinnati Bengals on October 17, 1976.
Dec 21, 2022 · Franco Harris, a Hall of Fame running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers known one of the most famous plays in American football history and considered one of the NFL's most iconic athletes, has died.
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- Julianne McShane,The Associated Press
Dec 22, 2022 · The announcement of Franco Harris’s death on Wednesday, just two days before the 50th anniversary of the unforgettable play, calls up a swirl of memories for me, some because I was in the stands ...
Dec 23, 2022 · FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers' Franco Harris (32) eludes a tackle by Oakland Raiders' Jimmy Warren as he runs 42-yards for a touchdown after catching a deflected pass during an AFC Divisional NFL ...
Harris passed away on Dec. 20, 2022, just days before the 50th Anniversary of the Immaculate Reception and having his No. 32 jersey retired. Upon his passing, Steelers President Art Rooney II issued the following statement. "It is difficult to find the appropriate words to describe Franco Harris' impact on the Pittsburgh Steelers, his teammates ...
