The condolences and sympathies for the passing of Hall of Famer and Steelers’ all-time great Franco Harris have been staggering over the past several hours. The football world woke up Wednesday morning to the tragic news that Steelers legend Franco Harris had passed away overnight at the age of 72. With the 50th Anniversary of the Immaculate Reception and the retirement of his #32 jersey just days away, the timing of Franco’s passing couldn’t be more perplexing.
Former teammates including Terry Bradshaw, Lynn Swann and Jack Ham have reached out the past few hours on social media, radio, and television in interviews with Bradshaw and Swann coming on NFL Network to give the condolences and reflect on the memories shared with Franco back during their playing days.