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RIP Franco Harris

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Animus, Dec 21, 2022.

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  1. Animus

    Animus Well-Known Member

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    WTAE is reporting Franco just passed away at age 72.

    Just crazy as he was going to be honored on Saturday and his jersey to be retired. This is rather sudden.
     
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  2. Steelersfan43

    Steelersfan43 Well-Known Member

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    Wow,I just can't believe this...so sad...R.I.P
     
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  3. BobbyBiz

    BobbyBiz Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, I just heard too. Sad day.
     
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  4. strummerfan

    strummerfan Well-Known Member

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    Damn
     
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  5. Formerscribe

    Formerscribe Well-Known Member

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    Damn. Are we sure about this? I can't find it anywhere except the article on WTAE's website and people Tweeting off that link.
     
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  6. FeartheBeard

    FeartheBeard Well-Known Member

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    My childhood favorite. I am beyond crushed. RIP Franco
     
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  7. jimmyallen45

    jimmyallen45 Well-Known Member

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    This is devastating. My all time favorite player. No other words at the moment.
     
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  8. Karl

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    Wow.... I just saw him a few weeks ago.
    Someone said he was feeling poorly. He did speak a little weak.
    Harris and Lydell Mitchell were quite a pair for Joe Pa. (later in Business also)
    Harris also got flak for supporting Joe... I do as well, and Penn State was the enemy. I have a lot to say on that one, some other day.
    Dammit Franco, you were one of the good ones, this one hurts.

     
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  9. Wardismvp

    Wardismvp Well-Known Member

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    RIP Franco, I feel like somebody kicked me in the stomach. One of the greatest Steelers of all time. Not only was he a great football player, but such an ambassador of the Steelers
    and the PGH region. He was also great around the community. He will be sadly missed.
     
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  10. DJ18Baller

    DJ18Baller Well-Known Member

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    Crap they were just going to honor him too what terrible timing. RIP Franco
     
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  11. blackandgoldpatrol

    blackandgoldpatrol Well-Known Member

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    We lost one of the great ones on and off the field..... Talk about a major gut punch
     
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  12. truckin9999

    truckin9999 Well-Known Member

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    NO!!!!!!! RIP FRANCO
     
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  13. The Sodfather

    The Sodfather Well-Known Member

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    I'm stunned. Very sad. Great player and ambassador for the Steelers.
     
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  14. Formerscribe

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  15. bigbenhotness

    bigbenhotness Well-Known Member

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    Oh damn RIP
     
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  16. 86WardsWay

    86WardsWay Well-Known Member

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    Wow- Like when Willie Stargell died. The day they were about to reveal his statue.
    This sucks!
     
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  17. Rush2seven

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    Man, what a loss. RIP Franco
     
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  18. Ben There

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    A Great player, but an even better man! R.I.P. Franco!
     
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  19. CK 13

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    A Steeler great is gone. Not just that but an All Time NFL great. An amazing player that gave it all.

    The news is a shock but you just never know.

    RIP Franco Harris.
     
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  20. waywardson

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  21. Ben There

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    Franco with my daughter, many moons ago!
     
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  22. Formerscribe

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    NFL Network had already scheduled the premiere of its "A Football Life" about Harris for Friday.
     
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  23. jrompola

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    RIP Franco. So incredibily sad.
     
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  24. waywardson

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    Sad day for the history of the NFL, i was little when the immaculate reception happen, i did see it but obviuosly i wasnt old enough to know the impact/significance it would have in the history of the NFL. R.I.P!!!
     
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  25. SteelinOhio

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    One of THE best ever. Sad to hear this.
     
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