The tone around Pittsburgh the past several days has been no doubt somber in the wake of the passing of one of the city’s favored adopted sons, the legendary Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris. But today is and must be as much a day of joy and celebration.
Although a day later, today is the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception and will coincide with the retirement of Harris’ no. 32 jersey. These are two beautiful things in the history of the Steelers franchise and of the modern history of the city itself.