Franco Harris, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Hall of Fame running back best known for his role in the “Immaculate Reception,” one of the greatest plays in NFL history, died. He was 72.

Fifty years later, the memory of the “Immaculate Reception” endures for a fan who took his father’s advice and stayed until the end of the game.

Franco Harris, the Pittsburgh Steelers running back who caught what became known as the "Immaculate Reception", has died aged 72, the Pro Football Hall of Fame said on Wednesday.

That’s when Steeler fullback Franco Harris scooped it out of the air right before it hit the turf and, without breaking stride, ran the rest of the 60 yards for the winning touchdown.

Franco Harris, Steeler Who Caught ‘Immaculate Reception,’ Dies at 72 A Hall of Fame running back, he died days before the 50th anniversary of one of the most memorable plays in N.F.L. history.

Franco Harris, a Hall of Fame running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers known one of the most famous plays in American football history and considered one of the NFL's most iconic athletes, has died.

Pittsburgh Steelers' running back Franco Harris is mobbed by fans at Three Rivers Stadium after scoring the winning touchdown, nicknamed the "Immaculate Reception," during the American Football ...

NFL What is the ‘Immaculate Reception’, made famous by Franco Harris? On Christmas Eve, we will mark the 51st anniversary of one of the greatest plays in NFL history.

The author of the 'Immaculate Reception' will be remembered for all time, but perhaps you didn't know the kind of man that the legend was.

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