Steelers great Franco Harris dies at age 72

Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris speaks during the tour of the Steelers Hall of Honor on Nov. 10, 2022 at Acrisure Stadium.

Franco Harris talks about the moment of the immaculate reception that happened fifty years ago during a press conference at the John Heinz History Center Thursday Oct 13, 2022

Franco Harris enjoys a moment during a press conference at the John Heinz History Center on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022.

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris’ jersey, No. 32, will be retired during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Immaculate Reception when the Steelers play the Las Vegas Raiders Dec. 24, 2022.

In this Dec. 23, 1972, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers’ Franco Harris (32) eludes a tackle by Oakland Raiders’ Jimmy Warren as he runs 42-yards for a touchdown after catching a deflected pass during an AFC Divisional NFL football playoff game in Pittsburgh. Harris’ scoop of a deflected pass and subsequent run for the winning touchdown, forever known as the “Immaculate Reception.”

Former Pittsburgh Steelers teammates Rocky Bleier, from left, Franco Harris, and Terry Bradshaw share a laugh at Heinz Field during a halftime celebration of the Steelers 75th Anniversary team Nov. 5, 2007.

Former Steeler Franco Harris cuts the ribbon with Art Rooney II during the tour of the Steelers Hall of Honor on Nov. 10, 2022 at Acrisure Stadium.