Legend Franco Harris dead at 72

[AuntieEm]

4 hours ago, Bad Things said:

RIP to a true NFL legend.

 

He was the subject of my first ever "book report", back when I was a little kid in the 70's.

God bless.

 

  Remember what grade you got on it?

[BillsPride12]

RIP Franco...before my time but I have nothing but absolute respect for the icons of my favorite sport 

[SoTier]

RIP Franco.  He was a great player, but from all accounts from those who knew him, a better person.

[Mikie2times]

7 hours ago, Mr. WEO said:

RIP Franco.

 

Illegal catch.

Meh, even if true, debatable. 

[Motorin']

Sad news. RIP. And it's crazy to me that they are retiring his # this weekend and it will be the first # in Steelers history to be retired...

 

Also came across the broadcast footage and an end zone shot I'd never seen before. 

 

I never knew how long Franco stayed in to block. He only released down field as Bradshaw was about to throw:

 

 

 

[Mr. WEO]

18 minutes ago, KzooMike said:

Meh, even if true, debatable. 

 

 

not if true...

[Snappysnackcakes]

This one hurts and reminds me (again) how fragile life is and that not one day should ever be taken for granted. Franco was, by all accounts, a tremendous guy. Tell those you love that you love them. 

[TheFunPolice]

RIP to a legend and great guy as well...

 

He had just done an interview on Sirius XM a few hours before he passed away and sounded great. Apparently he spent all day Tuesday doing interviews, taking photos, and had a full week of appearances and events planned. From all accounts he seemed healthy, happy and energetic. 

 

Crazy how fragile life is.

 

 

Edited December 22, 2022 by TheFunPolice

[BuffaloBillsGospel2014]

Rest in paradise #32

[Billznut]

17 hours ago, HOUSE said:

Very sad, I guess he has been sick for some time

Well in the interview he did just hours before his death he said he “felt great”. So unless you’ve heard some inside info,  according to him, he felt great. 

[TheFunPolice]

9 hours ago, Billznut said:

Well in the interview he did just hours before his death he said he “felt great”. So unless you’ve heard some inside info,  according to him, he felt great. 

 

He looked healthy in all the photos he took Tuesday as well and certainly had a packed schedule this week 

[Livinginthepast]

21 hours ago, RobbRiddick said:

It is pretty fascinating seeing footage like this of a historic play.  It's like the Zapruder film or something

I thought the exact same thing! Where has this film been for the past 5 decades? The play is so clear from this vantage point and even though B/W it almost looks fake! Pretty awesome that it exists!