He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions and was selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 1972 NFL draft. Harris spent his first 12 seasons with Pittsburgh, earning nine Pro Bowl selections, and was a member of the Seattle Seahawks in his last.

Dec 21, 2022 · UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Former Nittany Lion standout and Pro Football Hall of Famer Franco Harris died on Wednesday. He was 72. Harris, who was a three-time Penn State Football letterman,...

Franco Harris. School: Penn State. Position: RB Draft: 1st round, 13th overall of the 1972 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. More bio, uniform, draft info

Dec 21, 2022 · UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Former Nittany Lion standout and Pro Football Hall of Famer Franco Harris passed away Tuesday. He was 72. Harris, who was a three-time Penn State Football...

Franco Harris was a popular Penn State graduate who went on to a Hall of Fame career as a running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League. A native of Fort Dix, New Jersey, Harris was one of nine children born to Cad and Gina Harris.

Franco Harris began his pro football career as the Pittsburgh Steelers' No.1 pick and the 13th player selected in the 1972 NFL Draft. For 12 seasons, the 6-2, 230-pounder from Penn State was a big-yardage running back, a key man in the powerful Pittsburgh offensive machine, which also included an outstanding passing attack.

Dec 21, 2022 · Franco Harris, who began his legendary Hall of Fame career in the Penn State backfield, died Wednesday. He was 72. Harris played running back at Penn State for three seasons, rushing...

Dec 23, 2022 · For this week’s Game Changer, the Penn State Sports Business Conference team has chosen to highlight legendary running back Franco Harris. He excelled on the football field for both Joe Paterno’s Penn State Nittany Lions and Chuck Noll’s Pittsburgh Steelers.

Dec 21, 2022 · One of the all-time greatest players in Penn State program history, Franco Harris, has died at 72. An NFL Hall of Fame running back with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Harris was set to have his number retired with the franchise this weekend during the 50th anniversary of "The Immaculate Reception."

Nov 17, 2023 · Franco's photomosaic mural was unveiled at a ceremony this past Sunday and is currently on display in the lobby of the Penn State All Sports Museum.