So sad to hear of this just days before the 50th anniversary ceremony
https://www.wtae.com/article/steelers-h ... -autopilot
RIP Franco thanks for being nice to me as a teenager at the airport over 20 years ago while we were waiting for our luggage
RIP Franco Harris
Oh wow how sad.
Saturday is going to be so bittersweet now…
RIP Franco. You contributed so much to make the Steelers of my childhood what they were.
Saturday is going to be so bittersweet now…
RIP Franco. You contributed so much to make the Steelers of my childhood what they were.
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Omg such terrible news when he was about to be celebrating and having a wonderful time. Feels like there's been so much death lately. Maybe that's just me getting older. RIP Franco. This event certainly won't be the same without you there.
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This is so shocking just because he has been so visible in the public lately. RIP #32
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Shocked, stunned and saddened
No words
RIP Franco
No words
RIP Franco
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Heartbreaking fucking news.
R.I.P. Great One.
R.I.P. Great One.
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This is so heartbreaking to me on so many levels, especially as this weekend's anniversary approached. As the son of Italian immigrants growing up in Western PA, Franco was always an inspiration to me as a kid (obviously why I have the handle I do). 72 is far too young to pass nowadays.
I'm not sure how I feel about this weekend's festivities at this point. I think Franco would still have wanted the Immaculate Reception celebrated so I guess that and the number retirement will still go forward?
Devastating.
I'm not sure how I feel about this weekend's festivities at this point. I think Franco would still have wanted the Immaculate Reception celebrated so I guess that and the number retirement will still go forward?
Devastating.
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I'm in absolute disbelief this morning. Absolutely shocked, stunned and incredibly sad. God bless you and thank you for everything, Franco.
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RIP Franco. It was a pleasure watching you and your team as I was growing up. You and the 70's teams are the reason for my fandom today! God's fantasy football team just got a lot better!
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Incredibly shocking news. RIP
Thoughts and prayers.
Thoughts and prayers.
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This has got to be the saddest day in the history of SteelerFury. Franco was an unbelievable player, an unreal teammate, a decent guy in real life, and among the greatest NFL players of all-time. It’s a blessing that we got to enjoy him as one of ours.
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I thought this post was going to be about a record that bit the dust. Then I thought it was a joke post. I figured it would be Bradshaw first out of the elite group.
It will make the 50th bittersweet for sure!
It will make the 50th bittersweet for sure!
“We’ve got to write that story. We’ve got enough talent, we’ve got enough schematics to do big, big things. When I say big things, I’m talking about historic things.”
“We’ve got to write that story. We’ve got enough talent, we’ve got enough schematics to do big, big things. When I say big things, I’m talking about historic things.”
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My best friend and I would spend hours in the backyard with a nerf football trying to recreate the IR. Man this is so sad
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Just so sad that he didn’t get that moment on Saturday. I mean, the guy lived a life and he’s a legend that will live forever… but how cruel that difference between today and next week.
I just turned on my laptop
Opened the browser
This is the first thing I saw
wtf
I’m just stunned
I can’t imagine how difficult this must be for his family and close friends - who I’m sure - were all planning to celebrate this weekend
Tomorrow is not guaranteed
rest in peace 32
Opened the browser
This is the first thing I saw
wtf
I’m just stunned
I can’t imagine how difficult this must be for his family and close friends - who I’m sure - were all planning to celebrate this weekend
Tomorrow is not guaranteed
rest in peace 32
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I wonder if he knew that they were about to retire his jersey number on Saturday.bradshaw2ben wrote: ↑Wed Dec 21, 2022 1:22 pmJust so sad that he didn’t get that moment on Saturday. I mean, the guy lived a life and he’s a legend that will live forever… but how cruel that difference between today and next week.
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Damn. RIP Franco.
One of the absolute all-time greats who made the greatest and most iconic plays in NFL history.
Favorite non immaculate reception Franco moment was the angry 22 yard TD vs Cowboys in SB13.
One of the absolute all-time greats who made the greatest and most iconic plays in NFL history.
Favorite non immaculate reception Franco moment was the angry 22 yard TD vs Cowboys in SB13.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news ... reception/
This was last week. I woulda guessed he had another 25 years in him.
This was last week. I woulda guessed he had another 25 years in him.
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I just commented last week that he has aged so well and still looks so young. He and Mel Blount both. It’s crazy he ran out of bounds just days before the number retirement. Curious as to the cause of death.Mick wrote: ↑Wed Dec 21, 2022 1:31 pmhttps://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news ... reception/
This was last week. I woulda guessed he had another 25 years in him.
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