Franco Harris died at the age of 72

Hall-of-Famer Franco Harris, who died at the age of 72

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The Pittsburgh Steelers and the entire NFL were deeply saddened

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His death comes just days before the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception

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He will be sorely missed by fans, players, and coaches alike.

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Harris played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1972 to 1983

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