Harris, whose heads-up thinking authored the most iconic play in NFL history, has died. He was 72. Harris' son, Dok, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that his father died overnight. No cause of death was given.
PITTSBURGH (AP) It was never just about football to Franco Harris. It couldn't be. That would have been too limiting. Too easy. A cop out. It's why the reaction to his death on Wednesday at age 72, just two days before the 50th anniversary of “The Immaculate Reception” the heads-up catch and run that forever made him a part of NFL lore ran the gamut.
Three days before the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception and hours before his surprise passing, Franco Harris connected with fans over his iconic moment.
Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris has died. He was 72. Harris heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception.” It is considered the most iconic play in NFL history. Harris