Steelers Hall Of Fame RB Franco Harris Has Passed Away
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ESPN - Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored the "Immaculate Reception," considered the most iconic play in NFL history, has just passed away at the age of 72. Harris' son, Dok, told The Associated Press his father died overnight. No cause of death have been given at this time of writing. "It is difficult to find the appropriate words to describe Franco Harris' impact on the Pittsburgh Steelers, his teammates, the City of Pittsburgh and Steelers Nation," said Steelers president Art Rooney II in a statement. "From his rookie season, which included the Immaculate Reception, through the next 50 years, Franco brought joy to people on and off the field. He never stopped giving back in so many ways. He touched so many, and he was loved by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Dana, his son Dok, and his extended family at this difficult time." Franco Harris will surely be missed by many.
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