Franco Harris touched the lives of many, including many millions he’s never known. The former Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back passed away suddenly this week, just days shy of the team’s preparations to retire his jersey number. Many he touched, however, will be there to honor him.
That presumably includes running back Frenchy Fuqua, himself also a critical part of the Immaculate Reception play. He was the target on that fateful pass, though he refuses to say whether or not the ball touched him. He spoke to William C. Rhoden for Andscape about the passing of his dear friend and their professional and personal relationship together.