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So sad, I have so many wonderful memories of watching him play. RIP.

It is sad. Franco was a classy, humble guy who represented his city well.

2 days short of celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate reception

Wasn't he supposed of been a part of a celebration during Saturdays game against the Raiders ?

Sorry to hear that.

R.I.P Franco.

I remember him and Larry Csonka back in the days of the big power backs. I loved the era! The only one I can think of now that fits that mold would be Derrick Henry. It's sad that he didn't get to see his number retired before he passed away.

RIP Franco.

Yes - they were going to retire his number and there was going to be a celebration in his honor.

Feel the same... I didn't watch him play, but always felt he was a pretty upstanding guy

My wife and mother in law met Franco Harris at a fundraiser back in 2004. They said that he was one of the kindest gentlemen that they’ve ever met. All class.
From a Browns fan, RIP to one of the all time greats.

He was a great player, for me it is sad that he died, moreso because he was so close to being honoured. They should’ve retired his #32 years ago.

I might bad-mouth the Steelers sometimes but I have a lot of respect for their organization (they voted ‘no’ to the move to Baltimore, for one thing). Franco Harris was an icon from my pre-teen NFL experience in the late 70s.

It is sad that he passed just before the ceremony, but I'd like to also offer this: a ceremony is just a ceremony.

As I understand it, he'd had an absolute blast these last few weeks- taking interviews, reconnecting with old friends, making plans, etc. I would count myself extremely lucky to have something like this as my last few days in Life. An old man, being celebrated for his youthful accomplishments, yet still with a sense of purpose and something to look forward to. Too many of our elderly are deprived of those- and many lived extraordinary lives, unknown to us.

I choose to focus on that, and how many smiles he gave to fans, friends and ordinary folk over the years.
He was fun to watch, except when he played on the same field as us. Then, he was a nightmare.

It's nice to see everyone on here treating this subject w/class. Nice job, Dawgs.

RIP, Franco. Our games were wars. It was always a big game. Always.

We so needed and appreciate your approval.

RIP Franco … a true gentleman

That was unnecessary, don’t you think? I took it as Vers saying he’s glad no one made snide comments due to Franco being a Steeler.

I thought it was quite appropriate.

NFL GameDay did a very nice tribute to Franco !

After watching his highlights I forgot just how great he was

OH ! I forgot on purpose ! I surely was glad when he retired

yeah, that was a nice tribute