Franco Harris

"It wasn't supposed to be like this." That's how Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II prefaced Saturday evening's bittersweet jersey retirement ...

"But I want to thank Dana and Dok for being here tonight, for sharing Franco with us for the last 50 years. Steelers fans roared with chants of "Fran-co! 32 flag to a notable ovation. Fran-co!" Still, in frigid temperatures at halftime of Pittsburgh's ["Immaculate Reception"](https://www.nfl.com/news/controversies-bitterness-and-the-mythology-behind-the-nfl-s-greatest-play) launched a dynasty 50 years ago this week, [died Tuesday](https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-hall-of-fame-rb-franco-harris-author-of-the-immaculate-reception-dies-a) at the age of 72, just days before he was set to be honored, along with his 1972 Steelers teammates, and become just the third member of the franchise to have his number retired.

The NFL Network is receiving criticism for its coverage — or lack thereof — of Franco Harris' jersey retirement ceremony at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.

[@nflnetwork]Total lack of class to not show the entire halftime show retirement of Franco’s number which included a video. [December 25, 2022] Just as the video was beginning playing, however, the NFL Network cut away to commercial. Owner Art Rooney II directed the fans in attendance to look at the video board, which was to show a video honoring Harris' Hall of Fame career with the Steelers. NFLN even produced the the Raiders.

PITTSBURGH — (AP) — Kenny Pickett threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens with 46 seconds remaining, and the Pittsburgh Steelers capped three days ...

Raiders: DE Chandler Jones exited with a left elbow injury in the third quarter after colliding with teammate Maxx Crosby and did not return. during his cadence before converting a quarterback sneak in the first half. Pittsburgh rookie Connor Heyward ran for a first down to help the Steelers run out of the clock. The Steelers paid tribute to Harris in various ways during a bitterly cold night. The Raiders, coming off a dramatic last-play victory over New England last week, reverted to their form from earlier this season by losing their eighth one-score game of the year. Pickett completed 26 of 39 for 244 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

Pittsburgh Steelers players honored the late Franco Harris by wearing his jersey ahead of the team's Week 16 game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

During his time with the team, Harris helped the team win four Super Bowl titles (9, 10, 13, and 14). Ahead of the game, Steelers players arrived at Acrisure Stadium wearing Harris’ No. [Pittsburgh Steelers](https://fansided.com/nfl/teams/pittsburgh-steelers/) were set to honor the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception during their Saturday night game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The recent death of Pittsburgh Steelers running back, Franco Harris, has prompted an outpouring of support, well-wishes, condolences, ...

"He talked about the obligation you had, at times, to give back to the community. The Steelers will retire Harris' No. "I grew up in Pittsburgh, so this was really special to me.

In a ceremony that was as immaculate as the famous reception that spawned a Pro Football Hall of Fame career, the Pittsburgh Steelers retired the uniform ...

32 flag that flapped in the 16 mph winds. NFL Network representatives did not respond to a request for comment about the timing of the commercial break. • Coach Mike Tomlin and the players sported No. In recognition of his many contributions on and off the field, it’s my honor to declare No. Fans continued to chant Harris’ name as the players were escorted off the field. “The big man was supposed to be standing here next to me.