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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. He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions and was selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 1972 NFL draft.
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Dec 21, 2022 · UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Former Nittany Lion standout and Pro Football Hall of Famer Franco Harris died on Wednesday. He was 72. Harris, who was a three-time Penn State Football letterman,...
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,...
Dec 21, 2022 · Franco Harris, who began his legendary Hall of Fame career in the Penn State backfield, died Wednesday. He was 72. Harris played running back at Penn State for three seasons, rushing...
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Dec 21, 2022 · Before Franco Harris became a four-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer, he was one of the greatest running backs in Penn State history. Penn State coaches,...
Dec 22, 2022 · Known most for his blocking and tough running for the Nittany Lions, he elevated himself to one of the great running backs in NFL history − and the man who pulled off the most improbable play that...
For 12 seasons, the 6-2, 230-pounder from Penn State was a big-yardage running back, a key man in the powerful Pittsburgh offensive machine, which also included an outstanding passing attack. Harris established himself as a future superstar when he became only the fourth rookie in NFL annals to rush for 1,000 yards.