Franco Harris, a Hall of Fame running back who played 13 seasons in the NFL, .The Steelers legend logged 12,120 rushing yards 15th most in NFL history and 75 touchdowns during his time in the NFL. He spent all but one season in Pittsburgh and authored one of the league's most Deng Gak Jersey iconic plays, the Immaculate Reception.The play saw Harris catch a late-game desperation heave from Terry Bradshaw in the1972 AFC Divisional playoff matchup between the Steelers and Raiders. The ball was deflected by either Steeler running back John Fuqua or Raiders safety Jack Tatum but Harris managed to grab it and take it the distance for what turned out to be a game-winning touchdown. Hall of Fame Running Back Franco Harris has pa sed away at age 72, may he rest in peace.Harris' football career is best remembered for the Immaculate Reception. It happened 50-years ago this week. Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) Harris' death comes just days before the Steelers were set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception, which occurred on Dec. 23, 1972, during their game against the Raiders on Christmas Eve.TSN ARCHIVES:Pittsburgh planned to retire Harris' No. 32 jersey, marking just the third player in team history to have that honor bestowed upon him. The previous two are the No. 70 jersey of Hall of Fame defensive lineman Ernie Stautner and the No. 75 jersey that belongs to Hall of Famer"Mean" Joe Greene.Harris' cause of death has yet to be announced.News of Harris' pa sing garnered tributes from acro s the NFL. That included ."The entire team at the Pro Football Hall of Fame is immensely saddened today," Porter said. "We have lost an incredible football player, an incredible amba sador to the Hall and, most importantly, we have lost one of the finest gentlemen anyone will ever meet. Franco not only impacted the game of football, but he also affected the lives of many, many people in profoundly positive ways."The Hall of Fame and historians Andre Johnson Jersey everywhere will tell Franco's football story forever. His life story can never be told fully, however, without including his greatne s off the field."My heart and prayers go out to his wife, Dana, an equally incredible person, a special friend to the Hall and someone who cares so deeply for Franco's Hall of Fame teammates."DECOURCY:And Steelers president Art Rooney II also about what Harris meant to the Steelers.It is difficult to find the appropriate words to describe Franco Harris' impact on the Pittsburgh Steelers, his teammates, the City of Pittsburgh and Steelers Nation. From his rookie season, which included the Immaculate Reception, through the next 50 years, Franco brought joy to people on and off the field. He never stopped giving back in so many ways. He touched so many, and he was loved by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Dana, his son Dok, and his extended family at this difficult time.Already, a tribute to Harris has appeared at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.Tribute at Acrisure Stadium to Franco Harris Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) Many others, which highlighted his excellent career Anthony Lawrence II Jersey and impactful life off the field, came in from NFL fans, media personalities and current and former players on social media after news of his death broke.Words cant begin to describe the pain I am feeling. Franco will always be a brother, mentor and my definition of greatne s. He was a legend on the field and the personification of excellence off of the field A true cla s act to look up to and aspire to be like. RIP #32 Jerome Bettis (@JeromeBettis36) Rest In Peace to a great man who showed so much support for me. He was way more than just a athlete he was a icon and a role model to so many people. Najee Harris (@ohthatsNajee22) Woke up this morning to the devastating news that my friend Franco Harris pa sed away during the night. One of the kindest, gentlest men I have ever known. He was a great person great teammate. Hall of Fame player but so much more than that. A tremendous role model for me! Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) Just saw the news that Franco Harris has pa sed away. One of the true greats from my childhood-and one of the pillars of those dominant Steelers teams. Had the privilege to meet Franco a few times-and was taken back on how humble and kind he was each time. True gentleman. RIP Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) Crushing news about Franco Harris. Just days before the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception. Hes literally the image on the patch the Steelers will wear this weekend. He literally changed the course of NFL history. Damon Amendolara (@DAonCBS) Franco Harris was so much more than just one play. He was one of the great backs of his time, or any time, and the heartbeat of the offense of those legendary teams. He was also as cla sy a gentleman as you could ever hope to meet. RIP Franco, thanks for the memories. Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) Just wow. The pa sing of Steelers great Franco Harris hits hard. Just 3 days before the 50-year tribute to the Immaculate Reception. It is arguably the most famous Duke Johnson Jersey play in NFL history. Chris Palmer (@ChrisPalmerNBA) Thoughts on Franco Harris, from Kyle Brandt (@KyleBrandt) Franco Harris was Pittsburgh through and through and his speech was incredible. Francos Italian Army! I love this man. FE32! RIP! Steel Legends (@Steel_Legends) Terrible, deeply unfair news to wake up to. Days before the Steelers were to retire his jersey one of only 3 in team history on the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception, Franco Harris has died. Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) Legendary Steelers RB Franco Harris, author of the Immaculate Reception - one of the greatest plays in NFL history - has pa sed away at the age of 72.A 4-time Super Bowl champion, Hall of Fame player and revered individual by so many.RIP. Field Yates (@FieldYates) Franco Harris embodied everything good about football and humanity. My mother loved football, and she loved Franco Harris. Losing him feels like losing her all over again. ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) Well said, . An NFL legend and a gentleman gone. RIP Franco Harris. Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) I grew up watching Franco Harris, and had the honor of getting to know him years later. He was an extraordinary man on and off the field, and will be mi sed. Our thoughts go out to his family and all of Steeler Nation. Barack Obama (@BarackObama) Franco Harris has pa sed away at the age of 72.His number was set to be retired this Saturday at Acrisure stadium on the 50th anniversary of the immaculate reception.Just devastating. No words to describe this. Jordan York (@JordanYorkMusic) My grandmother, off-the-boat Irish, died three years ago. She loved football, and her favorite player was Franco Harris.Thing is, she loved him because, for the longest time, she thought his name Kameron McGusty Jersey was Frank OHarris.True story. RIP to t