PITTSBURGH — Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris, author of the most famous play in NFL history and one of the greatest players in franchise history, has reportedly died at 72.
The Associated Press reported Wednesday morning that Harris' son confirmed the news with no cause of death given.
Harris, whose number is set to be retired Saturday night, was selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 1972 draft and it didn't take long for him to stake his place in franchise lore. Before Harris' arrival, the Steelers were synonymous with losing — from 1950-71, they had just four winning seasons.
