Franco Harris

The Pittsburgh Steelers retired Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris' No. 32 during a bittersweet ceremony on Saturday night at halftime of their game ...

75 of Hall of Fame defensive lineman Joe Greene in 2014. The club held a moment of silence for Harris before the opening kickoff. Many players wore a replica of Harris' jersey into the stadium and during warmups, and their throwback uniforms featured a patch commemorating the 50th anniversary of what was voted in 2020 as the most famous play in NFL history.

The Steelers honored an icon against the team he beat with the immaculate reception 50 years ago.

The NFL Network is receiving criticism for its coverage — or lack thereof — of Franco Harris' jersey retirement ceremony at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.

[@nflnetwork]Total lack of class to not show the entire halftime show retirement of Franco’s number which included a video. [December 25, 2022] Just as the video was beginning playing, however, the NFL Network cut away to commercial. Owner Art Rooney II directed the fans in attendance to look at the video board, which was to show a video honoring Harris' Hall of Fame career with the Steelers. NFLN even produced the the Raiders.

NFL fans were left stunned on Christmas Eve when they tuned in to watch the tributes planned for the late Franco Harris, only for the NFL Network to go to a ...

And that's really the beauty of my father, truly a very blessed soul who just really sought to help everybody out.' 'Did you really just Not show the video tribute to Franco Harris and instead show us commercials nobody cares about? 'The big man was supposed to be standing here right next to me,' Rooney said during the ceremony. 'Cutting away to commercials was absolutely disrespectful to Franco and the Pittsburgh family. I am not a Pittsburgh fan, but truly wanted to see the tribute video. [Harris died at the age of 72 earlier this week](/sport/nfl/article-11562103/Steelers-running-Franco-Harris-dies-72-just-TWO-DAYS-Immaculate-Reception-anniversary.html) - a cause of death has not been revealed.

The Steelers legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer died just days before the 50th anniversary of his iconic play.

Harris retired in 1984 with 12,120 rushing yards, the most in NFL history at the time, and nine Pro Bowl nods. Harris also offered his take during the conversation, which will hopefully settle the controversy once and for all. Harris continued, “When I see the film, and I see it in real time, it just blows my mind how quick that is. Bradshaw tossed a pass to halfback John “Frenchy” Fuqua, who then took a huge hit from Raiders safety Jack Tatum as the ball arrived, sending it backward. Arguably the most famous highlight in NFL history, the legendary running back hauled in a deflected pass on fourth down just before it hit the ground and ran for a game-winning, 60-yard touchdown to beat the Raiders in a AFC divisional playoff game on Dec. Just play it till the end.’ And [the coach] called that 66 halfback option.”

The Steelers honored an icon against the team he beat with the immaculate reception 50 years ago.

The Pittsburgh Steelers retired Franco Harris No. 32 at halftime of their game with the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday. Harris passed away earlier in the ...

[December 25, 2022] [December 24, 2022] What was expected to be a joyous occasion had a somber tone. [December 25, 2022] [#32Forever] [pic.twitter.com/2YA1GsseZW] [December 25, 2022] [pic.twitter.com/UERw2fcZFu]

The Steelers honored an icon against the team he beat with the immaculate reception 50 years ago.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward reflects on Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris' impact after Steelers' win over Raiders.

The Steelers honored an icon then beat the team he beat with the immaculate reception 50 years ago.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin wasn't ready to go there, with all due respect.

Raiders: DE Chandler Jones exited with a left elbow injury in the third quarter after colliding with teammate Maxx Crosby and did not return. "I obviously have to do a better job to try and close the gap.” Pittsburgh rookie Connor Heyward ran for a first down to help the Steelers run out of the clock. “We’re still in the hunt,” Heyward said. Pickett completed 26 of 39 passes for 244 yards with a touchdown and an interception. The Hall of Fame running back died on Wednesday, two days before the golden anniversary of his defining play and three days before the franchise retired his No.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens with 46 seconds remaining, and the Pittsburgh Steelers capped three days of ...

Raiders: DE Chandler Jones exited with a left elbow injury in the third quarter after colliding with teammate Maxx Crosby and did not return. "I obviously have to do a better job to try and close the gap.” Pittsburgh rookie Connor Heyward ran for a first down to help the Steelers run out of the clock. The Raiders (6-9), coming off a dramatic last-play victory over New England last week, reverted to their form from earlier this season by losing their eighth one-score game of the year. Pickett completed 26 of 39 passes for 244 yards with a touchdown and an interception. The Hall of Fame running back died on Wednesday, two days before the golden anniversary of his defining play and three days before the franchise retired his No.

Kenny Pickett threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens with 46 seconds remaining, and the Pittsburgh Steelers capped three days of tributes to the ...

"I obviously have to do a better job to try and close the gap." Raiders: DE Chandler Jones exited with a left elbow injury in the third quarter after colliding with teammate Maxx Crosby and did not return. "They showed poised and resolve and made the necessary plays. Pittsburgh rookie Connor Heyward ran for a first down to help the Steelers run out of the clock. "I'm not going to try to put it in that neighborhood," Tomlin said with a laugh. Pickett completed 26 of 39 passes for 244 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

On the 16th weekend of the NFL's 2022 season, 30 alumni of Alabama high schools and colleges (excluding Alabama and Auburn) got on the field on Saturday.

· Jeremy Reaves (South Alabama) started at safety for the Commanders. · Tytus Howard (Monroe County, Alabama State) started at left guard for the Texans. · Zach Cunningham (Pinson Valley) started at linebacker for the Titans. · Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams (Lee-Montgomery) as a game-day inactive. Week 16 concludes on Monday, when the Los Angeles Chargers and Indianapolis Colts square off at 7:15 p.m. Ward’s third interception of 2022 and seventh of his career came at the Washington 25-yard line and he returned it for a touchdown with 11:19 left to play – except video review ruled him down by contract at the point of the interception, taking away Ward’s score. · Cam Taylor-Britt (Park Crossing) started at cornerback for the Bengals. · Bengals cornerback Allan George (Andalusia) played but did not record any stats. · Browns linebacker Tae Davis (Oxford) made a tackle on special teams. · Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (Blount) caught an 8-yard touchdown pass and returned two punts for 18 yards. Taylor-Britt was in coverage on the Patriots’ incompletion on fourth down with nine seconds to play. · Nicholas Morrow (Huntsville) started at linebacker for the Bears.

An emotional ceremony would have been enough to honor one of the franchise's most beloved players. Then, the Steelers did one better.

[Cameron Sutton](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/cameron-sutton-oYTRPaaKjxJ8Y19K/) reeled in the final interception with 36 seconds remaining to seal the memorable win. [Pat Freiermuth](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/pat-freiermuth-eikKieC3POxasPA4/) — who [had a special relationship](https://theathletic.com/4024557/2022/12/21/franco-harris-steelers-pat-freiermuth/) with Harris, a fellow Penn State product — came up with the idea to wear No. “We wanted to go out there and get the win for (Franco Harris). We get to enjoy the fruit of their labor daily just in terms of the standard of the expectation here in Pittsburgh, the relationship that we have with our fan base. But the last-minute win and the fact that it produced a very similar 13-10 score surely brought chills to many. [Raiders](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/raiders/) they beat on Dec. During pre-game introductions, defensive co-captain [Cameron Heyward](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/cameron-heyward-feBsAS6S9A9gmWyX/) burst out of the tunnel, carrying a massive No. In their words and actions, the Steelers paid their respects to a football player who was much more than that. 32](https://theathletic.com/4034109/2022/12/24/pittsburgh-steelers-franco-harris-jersey-retired/) went on as initially planned, the tone dramatically shifted. Mike (Tomlin). Everyone from coach Mike Tomlin to general manager Omar Khan to quarterback [Kenny Pickett](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/kenny-pickett-stWwj88awWgSegzc/) sported the look. ‘Mean’ Joe (Greene).

The Steelers found a cool way to honor team legend Franco Harris just days after his death at 72.

The Steelers are set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the "Immaculate Reception" during Saturday's game. [https://t.co/WcnrT19Kgd] [December 24, 2022] [https://t.co/iS2kOPoghF] [December 24, 2022] [https://t.co/Dljyik35KV] [December 24, 2022] ['The Immaculate Reception' as The Sporting News covered it (Jan. The Steelers released a video that showed many of their stars — including Mike Tomlin, T.J.

PITTSBURGH — (AP) — Kenny Pickett threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens with 46 seconds remaining, and the Pittsburgh Steelers capped three days ...

Raiders: DE Chandler Jones exited with a left elbow injury in the third quarter after colliding with teammate Maxx Crosby and did not return. during his cadence before converting a quarterback sneak in the first half. Pittsburgh rookie Connor Heyward ran for a first down to help the Steelers run out of the clock. The Steelers paid tribute to Harris in various ways during a bitterly cold night. The Raiders, coming off a dramatic last-play victory over New England last week, reverted to their form from earlier this season by losing their eighth one-score game of the year. Pickett completed 26 of 39 for 244 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

The Steelers and the NFL already planned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception on Saturday night, but last night's game took on ...

We just wanted to honor him, his teammates, and all the men who came before us who have made the black and gold what it is.” Just in terms of the standard of expectation here in Pittsburgh, the relationship we have with our fan base. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said afterward that the game had special significance.

Football fans weren't happy about NFL Network cutting away from the Pittsburgh Steelers' tribute to the late Franco Harris.

The viewing audience who tuned in to watch the entire tribute and ceremony for Harris wasn’t happy with the station’s decision to go to a commercial. Harris grabbed the football before it hit the ground and ran it in for the touchdown with just seconds remaining in regulation. For those wanting to see the exact video tribute to Harris is, that begins at the 6:45 mark. Harris was a legend ever since joining the Steelers in 1972. Members of the 1972 Steelers team were on the field for the ceremony as well. NFL Network aired the Steelers vs.