Harris died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. He was 72. Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris died Wednesday, just days before the 50th anniversary of the “Immaculate Reception”. Today we will discuss about Franco Harris: What happened to| What did die of.
Franco Harris: What happened to| What did die of
The Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL community are mourning the loss of legend Franco Harris. The Hall of Famer passed away this week at the age of 72.
What happened to
Pittsburgh Steelers Hall-of-Famer Franco Harris has died at the age of 72, days before the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Conception. Harris played for the Steelers from 1972 to 1983 and was famous for the incredible play that won the Steelers their first playoff game 50 years earlier.
What did die of
Sources confirmed to Pittsburgh Action News 4, that Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers Hall-of-Famer died of natural causes at the age of 72, a few days before the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception. His career with the Steelers lasted from 1972 to 1983.
A pillar in the history of our league. #RIP #FrancoHarris pic.twitter.com/Zz42doRXQZ
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) December 21, 2022
What happens to Franco?
He passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. The play took place in 1972, Harris’ rookie year.
Did Harris Make The Hall Of Fame?
During a decade where his team won 4 Super Bowls and appeared in 17 postseason games in doing so, he scored 17 touchdowns. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. “He was the heart and soul of our team,” said Joe Greene, a man who would have known.
