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The New York Times2y
The Immaculate Reception, a football and a father’s memories: ‘I have something special’
From that moment forward, Sam’s life, the famous football and the most storied play in NFL history became forever intertwined. More than three decades after the Immaculate Reception and the ...
Los Angeles Times2y
The ‘Immaculate Reception’ remains a defining moment for Pittsburgh 50 years later
“The play especially made people aware of a spiritual dimension that exceeded a football game.” Cope did in fact use “Immaculate Reception” on his newscast, and the rest is histor ...
Fox Sports2y
At 50, 'Immaculate Reception' still lifts a region's spirits
In a New York Times essay, he posed an only-in-America question: “Was Franco Harris' Immaculate Reception kosher?” It was indeed, he insisted, after studying the film. Religious and football ...
The New York Times2y
The Day Franco Harris Performed a Miracle and Inspired an Army
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. By Tom Jolly Tom Jolly, The Times’s ...
NFL2y
'A Football Life': Franco Harris talks 'The Immaculate Reception' with Raiders LB Phil Villapiano
A Football Life': Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris talks 'The Immaculate Reception' with Oakland Raiders linebacker Phil Villapiano. 'A Football Life ...
Las Vegas Review-Journal2y
Immaculate Reception one of many fanatical finishes for Raiders
The Immaculate Reception. “I mean ... Stabler meekly flipped the football forward and onto the grass while being tackled — allowing running back Pete Banaszak to recover it.
TribLIVE.com2y
Steelers greats recall The Immaculate Reception as it turns 50
The Immaculate Reception changed the future of a franchise ... a legendary Steelers linebacker who went on to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. “You’ve got to make sure you ...
Altoona Mirror2y
‘Immaculate Reception’ still lifts spirits
“Was Franco Harris’ Immaculate Reception kosher?” It was indeed, he insisted, after studying the film. Religious and football iconography have merged long before praying coaches had their ...
NBC 10 Philadelphia2y
‘Immaculate Reception' Still Lifts a Region's Spirits 50 Years Later
In a New York Times essay, he posed an only-in-America question: “Was Franco Harris' Immaculate Reception kosher?” It was indeed, he insisted, after studying the film. Religious and football ...
The Columbian2y
At 50, ‘Immaculate Reception’ still lifts a region’s spirits
“Was Franco Harris’ Immaculate Reception kosher?” It was indeed, he insisted, after studying the film. Religious and football iconography have merged long before praying coaches had their ...
Washington Times2y
At 50, ‘Immaculate Reception’ still lifts a region’s spirits
While the Immaculate Reception has a Catholic name, it also has an element of interfaith cooperation. It was indeed, he insisted, after studying the film. Religious and football iconography have ...