PITTSBURGH — Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, has died. He was 72.

Franco Harris, the NFL Hall of Fame running back whose "Immaculate Reception" was set to be commemorated after 50 years and his jersey scheduled to be retired this weekend, has died.

Franco Harris’ ”Immaculate Reception" in 1972 was voted the greatest play in NFL history during the league's 100th anniversary season in 2020.

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.

PITTSBURGH — Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “the Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, has died. He was 72.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, has died. He was 72.

Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, has died. He was 72.