Western Pa. Sports Museum adds Franco Harris’ rings to exhibit ahead of Super Bowl
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The Super Bowl is on the minds of all sports fans with the big game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs set for Sunday in Arizona.
For those wishing to bask in the ’70s Steelers Super Bowl glory days, the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum in the Strip District has added a ring collection from late Steelers running back Franco Harris to its Super Steelers exhibit.
Starting Friday, the museum will showcase Harris’ rings from Super Bowl IX, X, XIII and XIV and his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring from when he was inducted in 1990.
Harris died Dec. 20, 2022, just days before the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception.
“As we continue to remember the remarkable life of Franco Harris, we thank his wife Dana and son Dok for sharing these important artifacts with the community,” said Anne Madarasz, director of the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. “Franco was a driving force behind the Steelers’ four Super Bowl championships during the 1970s, and this new addition to the Sports Museum’s exhibit is fitting as we honor his iconic career and legacy.”
The Super Steelers exhibit also features artifacts and photographs of Harris that were added last year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception, including his jersey from Rancocas Valley Regional High School (N.J.), NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award and his “Franco’s Italian Army” helmet.
The Franco Harris installation within the Super Steelers exhibition will be on view through January 2024.