Franco Harris died

[jakeman1]

72 years old

 

[KANE]

Yeah, I saw that. RIP Franco.

 

[Canes2082]

****... met him once in Atlanta airport. Very nice guy... **** of a player

 

[SSCanes]

Always a terrible time to pass, but his number was going to be retired this weekend for the 50th anniversary of the “ Immaculate Reception “.

 

[Rellyrell]

72 is not that old; met Franco at an event signing several yrs back. Dude was awesome, & he pointed to his SB ring when an old school Raider fan jokingly heckled him. We all laughed.

RIP to a real legend.

 

[We'retheBoss]

I got to meet him at the Steelers Hall of Honor ceremony a few years ago, and he couldn't have been a nicer guy. RIP to a legend. His Italian Army and all of Steeler nation will be pouring one out today

 

[rsa coral gables]

my childhood sports hero. this is tragic to say the least at 72 years of age

 

[AtlAtty]

****. I’ve been a Steelers fan since 1976. I was too young to watch the Immaculate Reception live but it is still the greatest play in Steelers history and maybe pro football history considering the dynasty that followed.

 

[Home Slice]

Had a lot of respect for him. Tough dude. I was (am) a Fins fan when he was playing. Those games could turn into Franco vs Csonka. Different breeds playing a different game back then.
RIP Franco.

 

[TheU 4ever]

Very, very sad ! Although I'm not a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, I consider Franco Harris as one of the best RBs of all time and one of the keys to the great Steelers' teams of the past. RIP Franco Harris! May God forever hold you in his loving embrace! My condolences to the entire Harris family.

 

[A Duck]

dammit one by one just like in music

 

[Hold My Beer]

****. I’ve been a Steelers fan since 1976. I was too young to watch the Immaculate Reception live but it is still the greatest play in Steelers history and maybe pro football history considering the dynasty that followed.

Been a Steelers diehard for 50 years now — and Franco was my favorite player from the early days.

Still remember losing my 8-year-old mind on the Immaculate Reception (lol, wouldn't we all like to see videos of ourselves as crazy little fans).

That play launched the 1970's dynasty.

R.I.P. to a true legend.

 

[Kempo Cane]

**** been a Steeler fan for nearly 50 yrs , sad news.
RIP Franco

 

[SPAMM]

I got to meet him at the Steelers Hall of Honor ceremony a few years ago, and he couldn't have been a nicer guy. RIP to a legend. His Italian Army and all of Steeler nation will be pouring one out today

So I see you shopped at the same grocery store as I did when I was in Pittsburgh. Can;t remember the name.

 

[Golsen82]

That pass hit the ground

 

[Kempo Cane]

That pass hit the ground

 

[SWFLHurricane]

That pass hit the ground

No it didn't...

 

[Hold My Beer]

That pass hit the ground

 

[CANEMC]

 

[Tad Footeball]

Hard to think of what would be comparable in South Florida as far as an athlete's/icon's passing. In Pittsburgh, Franco probably wouldn't be listed if you asked people to name local GoATs but he'd immediately be placed on their Mount Rushmore of favorite and/or most important sports figures.