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Steelers retire Franco Harris' No. 32 in somber ceremony at Acrisure Stadium

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers and Raiders now have played more than 30 times, and they'll meet up again countless more. But there only will be one Immaculate Reception, only one jersey retirement for Steelers legend Franco Harris, albeit amid the dismal backdrop of a frigid night three days after his…

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50 years and a day after the Immaculate Reception, Steelers stun Raiders on late touchdown

The Steelers got a late TD on the day they retired Franco Harris' number to jar the Raiders

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Pittsburgh Steelers’ emotional Franco Harris jersey retirement ceremony

The Steelers retired Franco Harris' No. 32 at halftime

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Steelers Honor Franco Harris, Pay Homage to Immaculate Reception

The Hall of Famer died unexpectedly this week at age 72.

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Franco Harris Marveled at Immaculate Reception Hours Before Death

The Steelers legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer died just days before the 50th anniversary of his iconic play.

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The Steelers’ players honored Franco Harris in the classiest way by having every player wear his jersey

This is such a great gesture from the Steelers' players

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Steelers Stars Pay Tribute to Franco Harris With No. 32 Jerseys

The Pro Football Hall of Famer died earlier this week, prompting tributes from around the football world.

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Steelers players arrive for game wearing Franco Harris No. 32 jerseys

Steelers players paid tribute to the late Franco Harris on Saturday

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Before Immaculate: Inside Franco Harris' journey from Army aspirations to budding NFL star

PITTSBURGH — The concept of playing football beyond high school originally never occurred to the late Franco Harris.

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Steelers LB T.J. Watt acknowledges the magnitude of Saturday’s game

There is a ton riding on Saturday's game for the Steelers.

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Steelers fans brave frigid temperatures to honor Franco Harris, Immaculate Reception

PITTSBURGH — Armed with a “God Bless Franco” sign and a lifetime of memories, Jim Botti braved the blustery cold Friday to make his way to the North Shore. The Steelers held a re-enactment, of sorts, for the Immaculate Reception, 50 years to the minute, complete with the radio call…

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Mike Tomlin on what Franco Harris and the Immaculate Reception mean to Pittsburgh Steelers

Mike Tomlin sings the praises of Franco Harris and the Immaculate Reception

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SI:AM | Previewing Week 16

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Paul Zeise: Franco Harris was a role model for all of us, but especially those of us who looked like him

PITTSBURGH — Like most people in this region, I woke up Wednesday to the sad and shocking news that Pittsburgh Steelers legend Franco Harris died at some point early that morning.

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Steelers Wire Podcast: Kenny Pickett is back and the passing of Franco Harris

Check out the latest episode of the Steelers Wire podcast.

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3 reasons the Steelers will beat the Raiders on Christmas Eve

Pittsburgh has all the reasons in the world to beat the Raiders on Saturday.

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Mike Sielski: Franco Harris was more than a Steelers icon. He was a cultural touchstone.

PHILADELPHIA — The March 28, 1968, edition of the Camden Courier-Post carried, on page 38, a seven-paragraph story of some local interest, though it didn’t promise much more than that. Franco Harris, who lived in Mount Holly, N.J., and was the star fullback at Rancocas Valley Regional High School, had…

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The death of Franco Harris only deepens nostalgia for 'The Immaculate Reception'

The 50th anniversary of the late Pittsburgh Steeler Franco Harris's "Immaculate Reception" catch is Friday and will be commemorated throughout the weekend by the team. Harris died Wednesday at 72.

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Twitter reacts with touching tributes to Franco Harris

Former Steeler Franco Harris was beloved in and out of the NFL.

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President Joe Biden offers stirring tribute to the late Franco Harris

President Joe Biden offered a stirring tribute to the late Franco Harris

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Remembering Franco Harris and the Immaculate Reception in all its brilliance

Franco Harris' death comes two days before the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception

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Ron Cook: Franco Harris leaves an irreplaceable void in Pittsburgh lore

PITTSBURGH — I did a 30-minute interview with Franco Harris two weeks ago on 93.7 The Fan. The final question I asked him was about his health.

Los Angeles Times

The 'Immaculate Reception' remains a defining moment for Pittsburgh 50 years later

PITTSBURGH — Moments before Franco Harris made the most improbable play in NFL history, maybe in pro sports history, his mom sensed something was wrong, even from nearly 300 miles away.

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Terry Bradshaw Remembers Franco Harris, His Steelers Teammate and Friend

The running back stood out among integral members of the Steelers’ dynasty for who he was on and off the field. “When we say great teammate … that sums it up.”

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5 teams Franco Harris dominated in his career

Take a look at the five teams the late Franco Harris had no trouble facing in his Hall of Fame career with the Pittsburgh Steelers & Seattle Seahawks.

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