WATCH: Franco Harris Highlights

R.I.P. Franco Harris... Just days before the Pittsburgh Steelers plan to retire Franco Harris’ #32 jersey. His death comes two days before the 50th anniversary of the legendary Immaculate Reception. Franco Harris was 72 years old. | CJ Country Radio

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

#OnThisDay 51 years ago, Franco Harris changed the fortunes of a franchise and a city when he made the Immaculate Reception. The game divided Steelers history into two distinct phases – the lovable losers that came before and the 1970s dynasty born that day. The play itself had all the dramatic elements needed for a legendary moment: less than 30 seconds on the clock, the Steelers behind 7 to 6, facing fourth and 10 with no timeouts, a packed house of 50,000 plus at Three Rivers Stadium, an AFC

'NFL 100 Greatest' No. 1: The Immaculate Reception