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Steelers legend Franco Harris dies at 72

Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris stands next a statute of himself on Sept. 12, 2019.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris stands next a statute of himself on Sept. 12, 2019.

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.

Harris’ son Dok told The Associated Press his father passed away overnight. No cause of death was given.

His death comes two days before the 50th anniversary of the play that provided the jolt that helped transform the Steelers from also-rans into the NFL’s elite and three days before Pittsburgh is scheduled to retire his No. 32 during a ceremony at halftime of its game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Read more:Franco Harris, Steelers legend best known for making 'The Immaculate Reception,' dies at 72

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