Steelers greats recall The Immaculate Reception as it turns 50
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In this Dec. 23, 1972, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers’ running back Franco Harris (32) eludes a tackle by the 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, is forever known as the “Immaculate Reception.”
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Franco Harris gestures during a reenactment of the Immaculate Reception at the John Heinz History Center Thursday Oct 13, 2022, during a press conference announcing the 50th anniversary celebration of the Immaculate Reception, considered the NFL’s greatest play.
Franco Harris enjoys a moment during a press conference at the John Heinz History Center Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Franco Harris holds the original football from the Immaculate Reception during a press conference at the John Heinz History Center Thursday Oct 13, 2022
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Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II (right) 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.
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Pittsburgh Steelers Lynn Swann (88), John Stallworth (82) and Franco Harris (32) watch field action while Steelers defensive unit takes on the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl XIV at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 20, 1980. The Steelers defeated the Rams 31-19.
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Steelers president Art Rooney II speaks with Franco Harris as the Super Bowl XIV Champions will be honored Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019 at Heinz Field.
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris (32) carries ball as quarterback Terry Bradshaw (12) and Sidney Thornton (38) raise their arms in victory after Harris scored Steelers’ final touchdown in fourth quarter in Super Bowl XIV game at Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, Ca., on Jan. 20, 1980. The Steelers beat the Los Angeles Rams 31-19, winning their fourth Super Bowl.
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Statues of Franco Harris and George Washington returned to the Pittsburgh International Airport on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019.
