Legendary Steelers running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer Franco Harris has died.
The four-time Super Bowl champion and 9-time Pro Bowler was drafted by the Steelers with the 13th overall pick in 1972 after playing for Joe Paterno at Penn State.
During his illustrious NFL career, Harris rushed for over 11,000 yards with the Steelers, the leading rusher in team history, also having been named the MVP of Super Bowl IX.
Steelers legend Franco Harris dies at 72. https://t.co/SP5h2PIeLu
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Ain’t no way 😔 RIP to a #Steelers legend. Report via @WTAE. https://t.co/ORQLnZTCgt
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