Franco Harris dead at 72.

[Superbelt]

Steelers Hall-of-Famer Franco Harris dead at 72

Pittsburgh Steelers Hall-of-Famer Franco Harris has died at the age of 72, just days before the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception.

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[DJ]

RIP.

 

[Superbelt]

Sadly just days before his 50th anniversary of the IR and a jersey retirement ceremony.

 

[Carnzo]

Loved watching him, RIP Franko

 

[R.J. MacReady]

RIP Brother.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Sorry to hear, Steeler fans

 

[Coily1]

Ohh, that’s terrible. The guy was my favorite player as a kid.

 

[thedddd]

Oh my! RIP

 

[BigKen]

Thanks for the memories, Franco. RIP

 

[Pure Steel]

Absolutely awful…..

 

[phantomfoul88]

Damn, I just heard this. I was a bit too young to see him in his prime but have seen many highlights over the years

 

[TheBurgh88]

RIP Franco

One of my all time favorite Steelers

You are truely a Steeler legend

 

[Southieinnc]

RIP Franco.

 

[thedddd]

 

[thedddd]

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Truly saddened when the news broke. Definitely a shocking turn of events when he had been celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception all season.

Thanks for all the memories Franco. He is forever a Steelers legend & icon. May he rest in peace. I had the pleasure of shaking hands with him numerous times & sharing a brief convo once in Latrobe. Very nice guy and always willing to glad-hand the fans.

Still no confirmation on COD, other than reports that it was "natural causes". Probably some sort of heart failure.