FRANCO HARRIS STEELERS LEGEND DEAD AT 72
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Franco Harris — a Pro Football Hall of Famer and one of the most legendary Pittsburgh Steelers of all time — has died … his family announced Wednesday.
He was 72 years old.
RIP Franco Harris
The immaculate reception happened 50 years ago this week.
— McNeil (@Reflog_18) December 21, 2022
A cause of death has yet to be revealed … though the Harris family said he passed away overnight.
“The entire team at the Pro Football Hall of Fame is immensely saddened today,” Hall of Fame president Jim Porter said Wednesday morning in a statement.
“We have lost an incredible football player, an incredible ambassador to the Hall and, most importantly, we have lost one of the finest gentlemen anyone will ever meet. Franco not only impacted the game of football, but he also affected the lives of many, many people in profoundly positive ways.”
TMZ:
https://www.tmz.com/2022/12/21/steelers-legend-nfl-hall-of-famer-franco-harris-dead-at-72/