"Changed the Fortunes of the Steelers Franchise" - Rich Eisen on the Passing of Franco Harris

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Жыл бұрын

Rich Eisen reflects on the sudden passing of Steelers legendary running back Franco Harris days before the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception.
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@joshuabennett8110 Жыл бұрын

RAIDER NATION sends its thoughts and prayers to the Harris family...Franco Harris...true legend of the game..rest easy #32.

@Fremen2 Жыл бұрын

I think that Raiders Steelers is the most consequential rivalry in NFL history

@lesliecolonello9320 Жыл бұрын

Grew up in Pittsburgh, lived through the glory years of the Steelers, Franco was magical, deceptively faster than a big man should be, always made the corner and picked up big yards. The the Pgh. airport has a sculpture of him snatching the football inches from the ground. He will live in the memories of Steeler fans forever. RIP Franco.

@danielevans5864 Жыл бұрын

Yes, he definitely was faster than most people thought.

@pathutchison7688 Жыл бұрын

Funny thing: the statue in the airport was supposed to only be temporary. However, it proved to be so popular that they have left it up indefinitely. Under these circumstances, I doubt it will coming down anytime soon. I hope it stays up forever in the city I love.

@lewisjones4130 Жыл бұрын

SAME HERE NORTHSIDE IN DA HOUSE RIP FRANCO HARRIS! STEELER NATION 4 LIFE!

@pathutchison7688 Жыл бұрын

@@lewisjones4130 Perrysville ave

@byronlippe Жыл бұрын

I'm sitting here in Hopewell Township near Pittsburgh Pa sitting with tears streaming. Tears both from extreme sadness as well as extreme joy. I'm an energy industry transplant from Texas - married into the Pennsylvania family. This is the most moving story of the 2022. RIP Franco Harris - we will see you again.

@danielevans5864 Жыл бұрын

Born in Pittsburgh in 1969. The 70s were great for football and baseball. I even loved my bottom feeding Penguins. But there is no doubt that the Steelers gave hope and pride to the most depressed city in America. Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania embodies the love of sport and the opportunity sports has given our sons. Rich,, Thanks for your words about Franco and Pittsburgh. Yours is the best I've heard yet.

@vatiammatri2660 Жыл бұрын

and daughters. 🖤💛

@Sharkman1963 Жыл бұрын

This is actually a damn fine eulogy for one of the best players of all time. And dripping with stats makes it even more memorable. Nice work, Rich. RIP Franco.

@gnosis6656 Жыл бұрын

Great tribute. As a Texan who grew up in the 70s as an Oiler and Cowboys fan, I absolutely hated the Steelers as a team. But no one could hate Franco Harris. I loved watching his combination of speed, fluidity, and power, even when it was to the detriment of the teams I loved. A class act who deserves every tribute and memorial honoring him.

@mbrower3304 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your words. True football fans appreciate excellence, regardless of the team a player plays for, and Franco was that, excellent! We all loved him. I grew up in Pittsburgh, but moved to NYC in 1975, so l never had the chance to meet him. However, since many Steelers games were televised nationally, l got to see them play often. Franco is one of those quality people l would love to have met, in my lifetime.

@MrDannyArroyo Жыл бұрын

Glad Rich and TJ got to speak eloquently about a true legend. RIP Franco Harris. 🙏🙏

@mikeakey3358 Жыл бұрын

That was really beautiful rich. You are definitely a historian of the game and the first guy I went to outside the Pittsburgh market to get his take. Thank you

@raymonddelgado4463 Жыл бұрын

55 year old Utah native, and lifelong Steelers fan. While everyone here love the Cowboys or Broncos growing up, Franco Harris is the reason I am a Steeler fan to this day. Sad sad day, Franco is an absolute legend. I have a family that gets together and watches Steelers games, and was so looking forward to celebrating him this weekend. rest well #32

@QuanahParker17 Жыл бұрын

I'll still be celebrating him this weekend! Hopefully you will be also! 😊

@raymonddelgado4463 Жыл бұрын

@@QuanahParker17 I sure will, with tears in my eyes. Merry Christmas

@QuanahParker17 Жыл бұрын

@@raymonddelgado4463 As a lifelong Pittsburgher who actually attended that iconic game 50 years ago, I will be shedding many tears also. Blessings, and Merry Christmas to you also sir. Long live Steeler Nation!

@pursang6792 Жыл бұрын

My sister thought that his name was Frank O'Harris. I miss my sister and now Franco. Rest in Peace to all that have left us.

@erichvonmolder9310 Жыл бұрын

Lived in Cranberry Township back in the 1970's and 1980's and graduated from Duquesne University, the Steelers and Franco were our lives. Whatever way he died, he is a man to admire and respect. Peace to him and his Family!

@DrummerDanVa Жыл бұрын

Grew up in Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh was a Pirate town until that moment when things changed. And lost in all this to a degree is this was the year of the undefeated Miami Dolphins. 1972.. what a monumental year for the NFL.

@ckSport3000 Жыл бұрын

Curtis, 56, retired Navy in Las Vegas. Franco Harris and players of that age, represent my origin as a child who LOVED the NFL. I can almost hear Harry Kalas saying his name. I mean this with complete sincerity, Rest In Peace Mr. Harris.

@colinmontgomery1956 Жыл бұрын

You're not a PA native?

@wyattkrob7357 Жыл бұрын

An immaculate life😢

@jimgollach6202 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Franco,and thank you for being a Steeler. Steeler nation will miss you, but never forget. Franco,may you rest in peace 🙏 🕊.

@gofoats Жыл бұрын

I literally ran into him as a kid. He came to our school during that season when they won the 1st Lombardi. He came to my school for a motivational speech. As he was exiting the principles office, I was running through the hall and ran into him. As I looked up he reached down and said "hey kid, you OK?"

@pathutchison7688 Жыл бұрын

Rich is such a sincere, thoughtful person. Getting to hear him talk about Franco’s legacy is a privilege. Thank you Rich.

@gmb858 Жыл бұрын

Hats off to Rich Eisen for a moving, compassionate and eloquent tribute to a great player and even greater man that raises the consciousness of the viewer to understand the singular significance of the "immaculate reception" in football history.

@anthonycannon5830 Жыл бұрын

Tears are streaming down my face listening to this. Amazing tribute Rich. Thank you

@mikebeatty7814 Жыл бұрын

Born in 1954 and watched the rise of the Steelers. Franco's play changed the everything for the team and the Steelers have never looked back. Am setting here in Monongahela PA just devastated with what happened. Hard to accept.

@MRHEEL-ys2rq Жыл бұрын

"Professional football in America is a special game...a unique game. The men who play it, make it so."- John Facenda I'd say Franco fits that category

@boerieroll Жыл бұрын

And it was Franco who joyfully announced that the Pittsburgh Steelers select Kenny Pickett with the 20th pick in the draft. May Kenny do 32 proud!

@danconroy8293 Жыл бұрын

What you forget Pittsburgh had lost their first hero,Roberto Clemente just a year earlier. Steel mills were closing, the Burghwasripe for a new hero. And they got it in Franco Harris!

@anthonygambitta6220 Жыл бұрын

In my opinion he was the greatest Steeler of all time. I think Franco when I hear Steelers.

@yadaidig Жыл бұрын

That was beautifully put together and said Rich thank you from Steelernation 🙏🏾🖤💛

@johntruxal432 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making my childhood so much more fun with your play and character as a person. Many memories of steelers games with my dad/family and friends. RIP #32 Franco Harris.👍🇺🇸🍻

@PILATUS1968 Жыл бұрын

good show Rich, Franco is the reason I became a football fan in the 70s he was my hero

@tlwatts88 Жыл бұрын

R.I.P Franco Harris 🏆⭐

@kenwell3498 Жыл бұрын

Franco deserved an army. great running back and nice as can be. rip

@s.l.nicholson4240 Жыл бұрын

I was a Raiders fan. I can tell you without hesitation. Without Franco Harris there is no Steeler dynasty.

@fredmigliorini901 Жыл бұрын

Same feeling when Roberto Clemente died 😢

@danielevans5864 Жыл бұрын

How blessed in Pittsburgh we have been!

@michaelthompson6452 Жыл бұрын

Wow!!!! Just got word of this. Franco!!!!!! One of the very best Steeler .

@brave_dave Жыл бұрын

RIP Legend. Steelers Nation and the entire NFL salute you.

@the_red_wolf6196 Жыл бұрын

This was a beautiful segment, thank you Rich

@colinmontgomery1956 Жыл бұрын

One of the most famous franchises? Once, I was speaking with a man from Moldova. I couldn't unstand much of what he was saying, but I did understand when he asked me where I was from. I told him I came from a city called Pittsburgh in the state of Pennsylvania. I asked him if he had heard of this small city in Appalachia. Immediately, his eyes widened, and before I could say more, he blurted out, "STEELERS!".

@NeilTruick Жыл бұрын

Born in Brooklyn, live in Los Angeles, and I've been a Steeler fan for 51 of my 59 years. At eight years old, I thought the Steelers had the best uniforms in the NFL, so they became my favorite team. The following year, way after drafting Franco, the Steelers drafted quarterback Joe Gilliam in the late rounds. Joe Gilliam was Black. I had never seen a Black quarterback in the NFL before. That whole season, I looked...didn't see another one. This was 1972, so, to me and many others, this was a big deal. The Pittsburgh Steelers have always been a different team to me. In my 51-year residency in Steeler Nation, we've had three head coaches. *THREE.* Franco, Bradshaw, Greene, Swann, Stallworth, Blount, Lambert, Ham, Bleier, Webster, and I could name many others who were not just stars, but football legends. The "Immaculate Reception" started it all, but for an eight-year-old kid in Brooklyn, the story began a little earlier than that. Rest in power, Franco, and thank you from me and from a grateful Steeler Nation...

@laconfidential8504 Жыл бұрын

RIP to the legend Franco Harris 🙏

@fredsmith6324 Жыл бұрын

Franco Harris was much more than just the 'immaculate reception'. they're over talking that. he was a rookie when that happened, he was a big part of 4 super bowl runs. had a huge career, was a household name.

@robintong3002 Жыл бұрын

RIP Franco #32 You will never be forgotten!

@artisaprimus6306 Жыл бұрын

I was in grade school when the immaculate reception game was played. I was a Raiders fan and was crushed. It hasn't gotten much better recently,BTW. But, I wanted to wear thirty two when I started playing football in junior high school. Everyone admired Franco Harris. RIP, Franco.

@MrSpanishmike310 Жыл бұрын

The tuck rule started the New England Dinasty

@jeffthewhiff Жыл бұрын

I was totally shocked to hear that Franco had passed-away recently and he was such a class-act. I have been a Steelers' fan since the early 70s and was fortunate to have lived in the area during the teams' glory years when they won four Super Bowls in six years. Franco will be missed by so many people and my sympathies go out to his family.

@davidkreutzer4778 Жыл бұрын

Franco rocking old old school Rydells

@culinaryminister Жыл бұрын

The Catch - 49ers. The only other play launched a dynasty. I’m in mourning in SW Pa

@prdamico Жыл бұрын

I just saw a interview with him, he will be missed....

@russobenstine851 Жыл бұрын

Steelers fan for 53 yrs old was 10 watching game with 2 uncles and friends one uncle was so excited jumping up and down fell his head hit tv screen and busted it lol remember it like was yesterday my uncle had 36 stitches so he has scar to remind him of it! After yrs losing we knew right then we were gonna be a great team! This started it all RIP Franco love you prayers for Dana & Dok I also tweeted this story last night to Franco I hope he read it and got a laugh

@klove5765 Жыл бұрын

Be interested where you saw because sadly it was blacked-out in Pittsburgh ,we saw the highlights

@johnpeverill8604 Жыл бұрын

RIP Franco, you are loved and missed. 🙏🙏🙏 for your family

@glennjones6004 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that Rich.

@TheSteveSteele Жыл бұрын

I’m a Raiders fan, but I’ll say this. That ‘70s Steelers team is the best team in NFL history. Playing at Three Rivers Stadium in the winter was a death sentence. RIP Franco Harris. He was a big part of their greatness. RN4L.

@ewc58 Жыл бұрын

Nice job Rich 👍

@robertducar3382 Жыл бұрын

Thank You Mr,Eison,BobbyDucar and all of PITTSBURGH

@lucasaquinoluiz Жыл бұрын

What a speech, Rich.

@DallasAnubis Жыл бұрын

This is why we shouldn't wait to retire numbers or put people in the hall of fame. Tomorrow isn't promised so we should give people their flowers while they are still here.

@ballzdeep6938 Жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Franco thanks for the memories.

@Dontberetarded Жыл бұрын

Aw man this is gonna be a special game 🖤

@albertsantiago4673 Жыл бұрын

Harris and Madden can watch the game Saturday together. Bet that would be some conversation.

@TheRealDanBell Жыл бұрын

I have tickets to the game but because of the storm that is happening I can't drive to Pittsburgh from Minnesota Friday. Would have been my first Steelers game in Pittsburgh. Just a bad week.

@stacydavis7952 Жыл бұрын

This is so,so sad! Rest in peace 🙏 . You will be missed and never forgotten ❤️

@mshahnazi7636 Жыл бұрын

This is a devastating news. Franco Harris was one of my favorite players in the Great Pittsburgh Steelers teams of 1970s from his “Immaculate Reception” to scoring the only Touch Down in the Steelers first Super Bowl (IX), to scoring TDS in Super Bowls XIII and XIV. He along with “Mean” Joe Greene, Terry Bradshaw, Jack Lambert, Mel Blount, Lynn Swann, John Stalllworth, Rockey Bleier, Mike Webster, LC Greenwood and his Golden Shoes and Coach Chuck Noll were heroes of the Steel City. That team defined and era. My condolences to his family. He was a great one. May he Rest in Peace.

@irocktheukulele Жыл бұрын

Western PA native and diehard black and gold fan. The only other dynasty-launching play was "The Catch" that gave the 49ers their jumpstart. The Immaculate Reception was way cooler though.

@lokest Жыл бұрын

You forgot the Tuck Rule.

@imreallyrotten Жыл бұрын

The heart of my Stillers weeps today as we lost a rugged yet kind teammate who ended up being the final ingredient to our 70's magic recipe of Domination...

@LK-bz9sk Жыл бұрын

Franco RIP

@paulcrouch7629 Жыл бұрын

Hey Rich beautiful presentation. Would give it all to be in the Burgh Christmas eve. 🎄 Msg. To Lambert Make an appearance! "Roll Steel"😠

@Mickmickster Жыл бұрын

2:50, what an amazing pic.

@steeleru7burgh903 Жыл бұрын

SteelerNation and Pittsburgh weeps. RIP Franco. We love you.💔😥🖤💛

@phildicks4721 Жыл бұрын

I think that as much as he is loved by Steeler fans for his playing days, I believe he is even more revered in Pittsburgh and Western PA for his being a good human being, who cared about people and his city.

@5.7.0bassin2 Жыл бұрын

Man obviously the anniversary would be way better if he was here buts it’s just so crazy outta all times to go he passes away now

@russiadavidson3990 Жыл бұрын

Rest In Power Legend 🙏🏾🖤💛🖤💛

@jonredd650 Жыл бұрын

WOW!

@johnhepburn538 Жыл бұрын

Francos Army

@rileyjackfansmithandjones8238 Жыл бұрын

You Mean Franco's Italian Army.....this is Sinatra tellin' ya so.

@krawie77 Жыл бұрын

The whole argument would be mute if Jack Tatum had gone after the ball, instead of attempting a punishing hit. The ball bounced off Jack and he messed up.

@godzillatimmy Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised that the Steelers didn't already retire his number. Also more surprised they haven't retired 12 for Bradshaw or 36 for the bus. What are they waiting for?!

@beamerball666 Жыл бұрын

We don't as much retire numbers but we stop giving them out

@godzillatimmy Жыл бұрын

@@beamerball666 if they don't retire them, then why take them out of circulation? If fans associate them with a particular player, honor that player with a retirement ceremony. Like how it took the Yankees 21 years after Paul O'Neill retired to retire his number 21

@beamerball666 Жыл бұрын

@@godzillatimmy Even the Yankees are starting to admit that there's too many retired numbers

@dustinallan8521 Жыл бұрын

There is ONLY ONE number 21....He played for the pittsburgh pirates. Some guy named ROBERTO CLEMENTE.

@sirjer73 Жыл бұрын

@@godzillatimmy Paul O Neill??? Really why retire his number. Especially the freaking Yankees. Only two dudes of the Yankees of the mid to late 90s deserve those accolades, MO and Jeter!!!

@AJ-gj9qe Жыл бұрын

I didn't know that was the 1st TD for the franchise & Bradshaw & Harris in postseason

@Proghog05 Жыл бұрын

Rich said that the Mo Lewis knocking Drew Bledsoe out of the game and allowing TB to get put into the game was the next closest franchise changing moment. I would say the tuck rule call in the AFC champions game against the Raiders that same season would be the next biggest moment not the Mo Lewis hit.

@warrenbryant1485 Жыл бұрын

That’s actually where I thought he was gonna go-and should’ve went-myself.Absolutely agree.

@tavonhousley339 Жыл бұрын

Omg 😥🙏🏾

@jasonbodine6033 Жыл бұрын

That Super Bowl was two years later, Rich.

@larrydeleau8538 Жыл бұрын

Dont forget "The Catch", it started the 49ers dynasty.

@fredball8240 Жыл бұрын

Curt Gowdy used to say of him: "Franco Harris, the son of a Black father and an Italian mother." As a young Black fan of the NFL in the 70s (and a Raiders fan) I always curious as to why Gowdy felt that mattered. Anyway...I hated the Steelers but respected Franco.

@mr.bubblewrap5726 Жыл бұрын

RIP FRANCO

@lancekeeble628 Жыл бұрын

Great football IQ

@lancekeeble628 Жыл бұрын

In a 14 game season!

@k9under Жыл бұрын

So sad.

@romelovesdan Жыл бұрын

There better be a fitting tribute and ceremony during the excessive NFL Network 2 1/2 Hour pregame show!

@battistimo Жыл бұрын

Tragic sudden death. Just horrible timing. Poor Franco.

@5.7.0bassin2 Жыл бұрын

And I heard back than if he fall when he caught it he would have been down right there

@pat557 Жыл бұрын

Sucks to by the Raiders right now. Did the line move at all?

@4hinson777 Жыл бұрын

Win, Lose or Draw (Silver and Black) RN4L but this moment is for *Black and Gold* SN4L 🌓 (Those Terrible Towers Always Rise Up For The Occasion) 🤜🏿🤛 Prayers to the Harris Family and The Steelers Fan base. 🙏🏿🙏 Franco was a true Lengend.

@ellisgraves5900 Жыл бұрын

Facts

@jasonrowe3847 Жыл бұрын

😢

@tonyparker3905 Жыл бұрын

Sudden death .😔

@battistimo Жыл бұрын

Yup.

@Matt02341 Жыл бұрын

Pittsburgh Dad goes back to the future

@jmrichards5910 Жыл бұрын

Note: The steelers did not win the super bowl in '72/73 First one was SuperBowl 9 in '75

@Gideon_Clarke Жыл бұрын

RIP Gabe Kaplan

@thomaskoy4710 Жыл бұрын

All of a sudden heart attack do happen,also strokes in ur sleep so I can get it is one of those that killed him,rest in peace Franco fron a die hard Steelers fan,god bless

@Nick23at63 Жыл бұрын

They sure seem to be happening a whole lot more often now. But no one wants to talk about the elephant in the room.

@NobleVagabond2552 Жыл бұрын

@@Nick23at63 he was 72 this isn’t a vaccine thing until the evidence suggests otherwise, stooge

@Nick23at63 Жыл бұрын

@@NobleVagabond2552 Who said anything about a vaccine, dumbazz.

@maxmoser412 Жыл бұрын

😥

@Dylangreen2122 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy the burgh

@charliejones3553 Жыл бұрын

Rich - Steelers lost to the Dolphins in the game after the Immaculate Reception game. so, while Franco's catch and run launched the fanchise as winners - they didn't make itr the SB until the 1974 season.

@jbtreshawn Жыл бұрын

And we beat them the very next year in 73 people tend to forget that

@burprobrox9134 Жыл бұрын

@@jbtreshawn glad you were here to remind everyone in a memorial video. Get a life

@jbtreshawn Жыл бұрын

@@burprobrox9134 nothing about my comment was disrespectful

@NobleVagabond2552 Жыл бұрын

It did however result in the first playoff win in Steelers history