PHOTOS: Franco Harris through the years FILE - 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. The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 they will retire the No. 32 of Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris during a Christmas Eve game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The honor will come 50 years and one day after Harris' iconic "Immaculate Reception" in a playoff victory over the Raiders. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck, File) (Harry Cabluck/AP)
PHOTOS: Franco Harris through the years Steelers running back Franco Harris, named by The Associated Press for the second time this season as outstanding offensive player of the week, needs 258 yards rushing to become the most productive rookie rusher in pro football history. He is pictured in Pittsburgh, Nov. 29, 1972. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck) (Harry Cabluck/AP)
PHOTOS: Franco Harris through the years Steelers running back Franco Harris, of Mount Holly, N.J., named offensive rookie of the year by The Associated Press, packs a bag at his locker in Pittsburgh as he prepares for the Pro Bowl game in Dallas, Jan. 3, 1973. Harris, who rushed for more than 1,000 yards, is a graduate of Penn State. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck) (Harry Cabluck/AP)
PHOTOS: Franco Harris through the years Steelers running back Franco Harris unties his shoes in the locker room after the Steelers' 32-14 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Pittsburgh, Dec. 23, 1974. Harris led the rushing with 79 yards and scored three touchdowns, tying an AFC playoff record of three touchdowns in one game. (AP Photo) (AP)
PHOTOS: Franco Harris through the years Pittsburgh Steeler running back Franco Harris gives the thumbs up sign as he runs off the field into the locker room following Pittsburgh's 27-3 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Dec. 16, 1974. Harris gained 79 yards on 17 carries to end the game with 1,006 yards rushing for the season. It was the second 1,000-plus yard season for Harris since he became a professional three years ago. (AP Photo/GRG) (GRG/AP)
PHOTOS: Franco Harris through the years Steelers running back Franco Harris, one of he veterans of the NFL club, maintains a picket line outside the teams's training camp near Latrobe, Penn., July 29,1974. Harris, who played his college ball at Penn State, led the Steelers in rushing in 1973 for the second straight year. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck) (Harry Cabluck/AP)
PHOTOS: Franco Harris through the years Franco Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers is flanked by his father, Cad, and his mother, Gina, as he flashes the ring presented to him at a luncheon in New York, Jan. 22, 1975. He also received from Sport magazine an automobile as the MVP in Super Bowl IX. (AP Photo/Harry Harris) (Harry Harris/AP)
PHOTOS: Franco Harris through the years Pittsburgh Steeler running back Franco Harris, left, is helped from the field by teammate Gerry Mullins after he injured his ribs during the game with the Colts in Baltimore, Dec. 19, 1976. The injury came during the second half and Harris didn't return to action. Pittsburgh won 40-14. (AP Photo) (AP)
Franco Harris of the Steelers dances past Seattle Seahawks linerbacker Keith Butler (53) in first period action Sunday, Sept. 10, 1978 in Pittsburgh. Harris picked up five yards on the play. Harris is the eight leading rusher in NFL history. (AP Photo/RCG)
Ultimate Low Carb Tailgate Party HOUSTON - JANUARY 31: (Center) "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" food and wine expert, Ted Allen, surrounded by former NFL greats (L-R) Marcus Allen, Troy Aikman, Franco Harris and Terrell Davis pose at the "Ultimate Low Carb Tailgate Party " at the Magnolia Hotel in Houston, Texas, January 31, 2004. Ted Allen unvieled 7 zero carb cocktails for the Super Bowl, including Troy Aikman's Smirnoff lean martini, Marcus Allen's Crown Royal & soda, Franco Harris' Johnnie Walker & ginger and Terrell Davis' zero carb mexicola. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images) (Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
NFL Players Compete On Wheel Of Fortune FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - DECEMBER 06: Former NFL great Franco Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers takes a practice spin on the wheel during rehearsal of the NFL Players Week 10th Anniversary on Wheel Of Fortune on December 6, 2005 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images for PLAYERS INC) (Doug Benc/Getty Images)
PHOTOS: Franco Harris through the years FILE - Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steeler Franco Harris announces a draft pick during the second round of the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 29, 2011, in New York. Harris died on Wednesday morning, Dec. 21, 2022, at age 72, just two days before the 50th anniversary of The Immaculate Reception. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin, File) (Stephen Chernin/AP)
2011 AFC Championship: New York Jets v Pittsburgh Steelers PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 23: Former Pittsburgh Steelers players Franco Harris #32 and Rocky Blier #20 wave "Terrible Towels" as they celebrate the Steelers 24-19 victory against the New York Jets during the 2011 AFC Championship game at Heinz Field on January 23, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
PHOTOS: Franco Harris through the years FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2012, file photo, former Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris stands on the spot of the "Immaculate Reception" after a marker commemorating the 40th anniversary of the play was unveiled where Three Rivers Stadium once stood on the North Side of Pittsburgh. Harris’ scoop of a deflected pass and subsequent run for the winning touchdown in a 1972 playoff victory against Oakland _ has been voted the greatest play in NFL history. A nationwide panel of 68 media members chose the Immaculate Reception as the top play with 3,270 points and 39 first-place votes. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
PHOTOS: Franco Harris through the years FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2012, file photo, Penn State University alumnus and NFL Hall of Famer Franco Harris gestures while speaking to alumni, in King of Prussia, Pa. As the NFL gears up for a yearlong celebration of its history for its 100th season, some of the stars who helped build the league into the behemoth it has become want to make sure the old-timers are no longer left behind. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) (Alex Brandon/AP)
PHOTOS: Franco Harris through the years Lynn Swann, from left, Hines Ward, Terry Bradshaw, Jim Brown, Archie Manning, Santonio Holmes and Franco Harris pose in the audience at the 5th annual NFL Honors at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, in San Francisco. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision for NFL/AP Images) (Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
PHOTOS: Franco Harris through the years IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR FORD - Franco Harris autographs a Service member's memorabilia at the Built Ford Tough Toughest Tailgate at IAP Air Reserve Station on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, in Pittsburgh. (Ed Rieker/AP Images for Ford) (Ed Rieker/AP Images for Ford)
PHOTOS: Franco Harris through the years Former Oakland Raiders linebacker Phil Villapiano, left, and with former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris gesture toward fans before an NFL football game between the Raiders and the Steelers in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron) (D. Ross Cameron/AP)
PHOTOS: Franco Harris through the years Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Hall-of-Famer Franco Harris acknowldeges fans during a halftime ceremony honoring former Steelers players during halftime of the NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
PHOTOS: Franco Harris through the years Former NFL Pittsburgh Steelers player Franco Harris speaks during a drive-in rally for Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden at Lexington Technology Park, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) (Andrew Harnik/AP)
PHOTOS: Franco Harris through the years NFL Hall of Famer Franco Harris waves a terrible towel mask during the second round of the NFL football draf Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer) (David Dermer/AP)
PHOTOS: Franco Harris through the years Franco Harris announces the Pittsburgh Steelers pick during the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano) (Steve Luciano/AP)
PHOTOS: Franco Harris through the years NFL Hall of Fame member Franco Harris visits with Major League Baseball Hall of Fame member Reggie Jackson before a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and Houston Astros Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip/AP)
