Happy Immaculate Reception Day

[steelcan58]

And Happy Festivus too!

 

[steelhurt]

I was there to witness it! Season ticket holder and enjoyed many memorable games at Three Rivers.
Leading the entire game 6-0 until Kenny Stabler ran around left end for the go ahead TD.
You could feel all the excitement at that moment just exiting the stadium. Fans were in shock!
Then the miracle play that followed was pure magic!
Also the next week against the Dolphins in a highly disappointing game.
The Larry Siepel fake punt for a first down took some of the wind from the sails that day.
That was a great season 1972!

 

[Ron Burgundy]

Heinz History Center​

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Today, on the 53rd anniversary of the Immaculate Reception, the Heinz History Center announced that the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum will be renamed as the Franco Harris Sports Museum in honor of the late Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back.
A longtime supporter of the History Center, Franco’s leadership played a pivotal role in the development of the Sports Museum, which opened in 2004 and has grown into one of the nation’s premier attractions for sports fans.
The Sports Museum renaming celebrates Franco’s enduring legacy and impact, both on and off the field.
One of the NFL’s most iconic players, Franco is best known for the Immaculate Reception, often considered the greatest play in American football history. On Dec. 23, 1972, he helped change the fortunes of a franchise and a city by making the legendary catch and touchdown run to defeat the Oakland Raiders, which secured the Steelers’ first-ever playoff victory and led to four Super Bowl championships during the 1970s.
Off the gridiron, Franco championed children’s health, education, and athletics, using his platform to advocate for social justice and equality.
“Franco represented decency, charity, kindness, love, and humility. His goal was to make the world a better place for us all,” said wife Dana Dokmanovich Harris. “Our family is honored that the Heinz History Center will continue to share his legacy with future generations.”
The Franco Harris Sports Museum renaming will be implemented in 2026.

 

[WindyCitySteel]

RIP Franco. Joe Greene nailed it -- they didn't win anything until he arrived, and won nothing after he left.

Underrated player.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

RIP Franco. Joe Greene nailed it -- they didn't win anything until he arrived, and won nothing after he left.

Underrated player.

Often overlooked is the fact that Franco missed very few games due to injury and remained relatively healthy for most of his career.
Ron Jr's girlfriend works at the Heinz History Center. One day a while ago he says, "How was your day?"
She says, "Oh, just arranging Franco Harris' Super Bowl rings in a display."
Ron Jr. used to work there and one day he was tasked with driving to Heinz Field to pick up Ben Roethlisberger's game jerseys from the two consecutive games where he threw 6 TD's for a special display.
He has since traded the car in but somewhere there is a triple black Mustang convertible that carried Big Ben's record setting game jerseys in the trunk.