Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers running back best known for a remarkable grab has died. He was 72.
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Harris' death occurred just days before the Steelers planned to retire his No. 32 jersey and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the "Immaculate Reception" at Acrisure Stadium.
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The Steelers selected Harris in the first round of the 1972 draft out of Penn State. He was voted Offensive Rookie of the Year after rushing for 1,055 yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie.
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His ability to run the Steelers' offense under legendary coach Chuck Noll immediately elevated him to a key figure in the franchise's success.
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In total, he rushed for 12,120 yards and earned four Super Bowl championships with the Steelers in the 1970s.
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Harris went on to play in the NFL for 13 years, 12 with the Steelers and one with the Seattle Seahawks in 1984 before retiring. He made nine Pro Bowls and was named All-Pro once.
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He was the Super Bowl IX MVP and had eight seasons with 1,000 yards or more.