On the first episode of his Footbahlin podcast since Franco Harris’ death, Ben Roethlisberger took a few minutes to reflect on Harris’ life and friendship and what he meant to Roethlisberger. Harris died on December 20th, days before the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception and before the team was set to retire his #32 during a halftime ceremony.
Here’s what Roethlisberger said.
“It was tough to hear about his passing,” he said on the show. “Just a few days before they’re honoring him, retiring his number. The 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception.