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Posted on 12/21/2022 6:14:01 AM PST by shadowlands1960
The Steelers were about to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the miraculous catch
Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers running back who was known for making a miraculous grab in the AFC Divisional Playoffs against the Oakland Raiders in 1972, has died. He was 72.
Harris’ death came days before the Steelers were set to retire his No. 32 jersey and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the "Immaculate Reception" at Acrisure Stadium. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin talked about Harris’ catch on Tuesday when he addressed reporters.
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Usually do when the heart stops.
Now that's an honor.
Infamy?
Well, in Oakland.
Real football.
I was a fervent Jets and Giants fan through thick and thin (lots of things🙄😐) but I also liked the Steelers, back in the days of the Steel Curtain. Especially sad coming up on the 50 anniversary of the Immaculate Reception. RIP
And Tatum, who put the momentum on the ball to get it to Harris. Otherwise, it would have fallen far short of Harris.
The still from the ancient video shows the ball bounced off Tatum's shoulder, which always made sense physically since Tatum's momentum was needed to bounce the ball that far. I was never sure if Franco caught it in the air or on the hop, though, and Franco was always coy about it IIRC. Man, I feel old today....
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