RIP Franco Harris
Penn State football letterman and NFL Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris died overnight, according to the Associated Press. He was 72.
No cause of death is known at this time.
Harris played at Penn State for three years under Joe Paterno from 1969-1971. He tallied 2,002 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns in Happy Valley before being selected in the first round of the 1972 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Harris’ death comes just days before the anniversary of his “Immaculate Reception,” which is often considered among the most iconic and improbable plays in NFL history. The Steelers were scheduled to honor the play on Friday and his jersey number was set to be retired at halftime of Saturday’s game against the Raiders…
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