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  1. 'The Joe We Know' debuts Saturday -- and more
    The Morning Call logo The Morning Call 22 hours ago

    Tom Donchez of Bethlehem served as one of the executive producers. Local players Mike Guman and Mike Cerimele also participated. The documentary film 'The Joe We Know' debuts this weekend in State College, with the first public viewings scheduled for...

  2. Line of Scrimmage: Moss far from the big catch of receiver pool
    WLBZ2.com logo WLBZ2.com 3 days ago

    What an amazing talent. Do the right thing, Hines Ward. There's no sense in tarnishing your legacy by hanging on another year as a bit player with another team, especially with two Super Bowl rings already in the jewelry case. Ask Franco Harris how...

  3. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 weeks ago
    NFL great and Penn State graduate Franco Harris bows his head during a memorial service for former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno in State College, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2012. Paterno died of cancer at the age of 85 on January 22.

    NFL great and Penn State graduate Franco Harris bows his head during a memorial service for former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno in State College, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2012. Paterno died of cancer at the age of 85 on January 22. View Photo »

  4. If they tell me they can't do it because they are following procedure, well, someone needs to step up and do what is morally right
    – Franco Harris SOURCE: The Morning Call 1 month ago
  5. NFL Football: 5 Steelers Whose Careers Should Have Ended in Pittsburgh
    Bleacher Report logo Bleacher Report 3 days ago

    Harris played the first 11 seasons of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers before playing one year with the Seattle Seahawks and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990. Harris is most notably known for his role in “The Immaculate...

  6. Penn State Football: 10 Greatest Nittany Lions in NFL History
    Bleacher Report logo Bleacher Report 3 days ago

    Harris is most famous for The Immaculate Reception in the AFC playoffs against the Oakland Raiders and was voted to the NFL 1970s All-Decade Team. Harris finished his Hall of Fame career with 100 touchdowns and 12,120 rushing yards. If Franco Harris is...

  7. Pittsburgh Steelers: The Forgotten Classics; 1982, Steelers vs. Cowboys
    Bleacher Report logo Bleacher Report 4 days ago

    Yet, there could only be one. The rivalry reached a crescendo in Super Bowl XIII. Labeled at the time as “the greatest Super Bowl ever” by many, the game featured more Hall of Fame talent than any contest in NFL history. Terry Bradshaw, Lynn Swann,...

  8. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago
    Former NFL running back Franco Harris arrives at a memorial service for former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno at Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Pa. , on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. A capacity crowd of more than 12,000 is expected...

    Former NFL running back Franco Harris arrives at a memorial service for former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno at Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Pa. , on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. A capacity crowd of more than 12,000 is expected... View Photo »

  9. Pittsburgh Steelers Hall-of-Famer Franco Harris was fired as a casino greeter for publicly supporting Joe Paterno's handling of the Jerry Sandusky situation. Bad move by Franco. He once retrieved the Immaculate Reception, but now has signed off on Paterno's Irrational Deception.
    SOURCE: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2 months ago
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  11. Tom Brady: Is the New England Quarterback Still Hall of Fame-Worthy?
    Bleacher Report logo Bleacher Report 5 days ago

    While players are voted upon individually, history indicates that players are often enshrined in groups, and the coattails of elite players often carry players to Canton who might not have arrived on their own steam. For every Bart Starr and Jerry...

  12. NFL running backs once flocked to Menasha to be part of 1,000 Yard Club
    The Appleton Post-Crescent logo The Appleton Post-Crescent 6 days ago

    "They all came. They loved it," Martine said. "We flew them here, wined and dined them, gave them a car they really thought it was great." Besides NFL stars such as Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns, Gale Sayers of the Chicago Bears, O.J. Simpson of...

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About Franco Harris

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Franco Harris (born March 7, 1950) is a former American football player best known for his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Full Article

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STATE COLLEGE, PA - JANUARY 25: Former Penn State football player and NFL Hall of Famer Franco Harris walks toward the entrance before paying respect to former Penn State Football coach Joe Paterno during the funeral service at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the campus of Penn...
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  1. STATE COLLEGE, PA - JANUARY 25: Former Penn State football player and NFL Hall of Famer Franco Harris walks toward the entrance before paying respect to former Penn State Football coach Joe Paterno during the funeral service at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the campus of Penn... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    STATE COLLEGE, PA - JANUARY 25: Former Penn State football player and NFL Hall of Famer Franco Harris walks toward the entrance before paying respect to former Penn State Football coach Joe Paterno during the funeral service at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the campus of Penn...

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  2. Anthony Lubrano, left center, and Franco Harris, right center, arrive at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the Penn State campus for memorial services for former Penn State coach Joe Paterno ,Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 in State College, Pa. Paterno died Sunday morning, Jan. 22. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Anthony Lubrano, left center, and Franco Harris, right center, arrive at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the Penn State campus for memorial services for former Penn State coach Joe Paterno ,Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 in State College, Pa. Paterno died Sunday morning, Jan. 22.

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  3. STATE COLLEGE, PA - JANUARY 24: Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame football player and former Penn State football player Franco Harris talks with other mourners after paying respect to former Penn State Football coach Joe Paterno during a public viewing at the Pasquerilla Spiritual... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    STATE COLLEGE, PA - JANUARY 24: Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame football player and former Penn State football player Franco Harris talks with other mourners after paying respect to former Penn State Football coach Joe Paterno during a public viewing at the Pasquerilla Spiritual...

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  4. Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer and former Penn State running back Franco Harris, left, visits after attending a viewing for legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the Penn State University campus, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 in State College,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer and former Penn State running back Franco Harris, left, visits after attending a viewing for legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the Penn State University campus, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 in State College,...

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  5. Franco Harris, right, former Penn State and NFL player, goes into the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the Penn State campus for the viewing for former Penn State coach Joe Paterno Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 in State College, Pa. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Franco Harris, right, former Penn State and NFL player, goes into the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the Penn State campus for the viewing for former Penn State coach Joe Paterno Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 in State College, Pa.

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  6. Former Penn State baseball player and Penn State donor Anthony Lubrano, left, delivers remarks during a question-and-answer session held with former Penn State football star Franco Harris, right, following a regularly scheduled Penn State Board of Trustees meeting in State College, Pa.... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 weeks ago

    Former Penn State baseball player and Penn State donor Anthony Lubrano, left, delivers remarks during a question-and-answer session held with former Penn State football star Franco Harris, right, following a regularly scheduled Penn State Board of Trustees meeting in State College, Pa....

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  7. Penn State University alumnus Franco Harris talks with alumni in his own separate meeting after the meeting by University President Rodney Erickson Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, in King of Prussia, Pa. Erickson answered questions from alumni unhappy about how the school handled a child sex... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Penn State University alumnus Franco Harris talks with alumni in his own separate meeting after the meeting by University President Rodney Erickson Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, in King of Prussia, Pa. Erickson answered questions from alumni unhappy about how the school handled a child sex...

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  8. NFL great and Penn State graduate Franco Harris bows his head during a memorial service for former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno in State College, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2012. Paterno died of cancer at the age of 85 on January 22. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 weeks ago

    NFL great and Penn State graduate Franco Harris bows his head during a memorial service for former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno in State College, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2012. Paterno died of cancer at the age of 85 on January 22.

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  9. Former Penn State and NFL player Franco Harris attends former Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno's funeral in State College, Pennsylvania January 25, 2012. Thousands lined the frigid streets while family and friends of Paterno gathered inside a private funeral hall on Wednesday... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 weeks ago

    Former Penn State and NFL player Franco Harris attends former Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno's funeral in State College, Pennsylvania January 25, 2012. Thousands lined the frigid streets while family and friends of Paterno gathered inside a private funeral hall on Wednesday...

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  10. In this undated image provided by Dr. Ravi Godse, Pittsburgh Steelers Hall-of- Fame running back Franco Harris, left, and Ravi Godse are shown in a scene from Godse's independent film called "Help You Help Me." Godse so wants people to enjoy his movie that he is promoting the film by... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    In this undated image provided by Dr. Ravi Godse, Pittsburgh Steelers Hall-of- Fame running back Franco Harris, left, and Ravi Godse are shown in a scene from Godse's independent film called "Help You Help Me." Godse so wants people to enjoy his movie that he is promoting the film by...

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  11. Former Penn State football player Franco Harris answers a reporter's question before the start of a regularly scheduled Penn State Board of Trustees meeting in State College, Pa. , Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. Penn State President Rodney Erickson is using the meeting as an opportunity to... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 weeks ago

    Former Penn State football player Franco Harris answers a reporter's question before the start of a regularly scheduled Penn State Board of Trustees meeting in State College, Pa. , Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. Penn State President Rodney Erickson is using the meeting as an opportunity to...

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  12. Former Penn State football player Franco Harris listens to remarks by Penn State President Rodney Erickson during the regularly scheduled Penn State Board of Trustees meeting in State College, Pa. , Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. Erickson is using the meeting as an opportunity to address the... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 weeks ago

    Former Penn State football player Franco Harris listens to remarks by Penn State President Rodney Erickson during the regularly scheduled Penn State Board of Trustees meeting in State College, Pa. , Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. Erickson is using the meeting as an opportunity to address the...

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  13. Penn State alum and donor Anthony Lubrano (L) makes remarks as NFL great and Penn State alum Franco Harris watches during a rival meeting for Penn State alumni in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, January 12, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Penn State alum and donor Anthony Lubrano (L) makes remarks as NFL great and Penn State alum Franco Harris watches during a rival meeting for Penn State alumni in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, January 12, 2012.

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  14. NFL great and Penn State alumni Franco Harris makes remarks during a rival meeting for Penn State alumni in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, January 12, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    NFL great and Penn State alumni Franco Harris makes remarks during a rival meeting for Penn State alumni in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, January 12, 2012.

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  15. NFL Hall of Fame running back and Penn State alum Franco Harris makes remarks during a rival meeting for Penn State alumni in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, January 12, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    NFL Hall of Fame running back and Penn State alum Franco Harris makes remarks during a rival meeting for Penn State alumni in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, January 12, 2012.

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  16. Legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, left surprises NFL Hall of Fame football player Franco Harris, center and college teammate and Baltimore Colts star, Lydell Mitchell, as Harris is inducted into the N.J. Hall of Fame during the induction ceremony at New Jersey Performing Arts... AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    Legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, left surprises NFL Hall of Fame football player Franco Harris, center and college teammate and Baltimore Colts star, Lydell Mitchell, as Harris is inducted into the N.J. Hall of Fame during the induction ceremony at New Jersey Performing Arts...

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  17. NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: Pro Football Hall of Fame members Jerry Rice, Warren Moon, Anthony Munoz and Franco Harris discuss the NFL Draft at the Bud Light 'Best Round Ever' Pre-Draft Party on April 27, 2011 in New York City. Bud Light, the new official beer of the NFL, offered fans... Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: Pro Football Hall of Fame members Jerry Rice, Warren Moon, Anthony Munoz and Franco Harris discuss the NFL Draft at the Bud Light 'Best Round Ever' Pre-Draft Party on April 27, 2011 in New York City. Bud Light, the new official beer of the NFL, offered fans...

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  18. NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: Former NFL players Harry Carson, Shannon Sharpe, Franco Harris, and Anthony Munoz attend the Bud Light 'Best Round Ever' Pre-Draft Party at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill on April 27, 2011 in New York City. Bud Light, the new official beer of the NFL, offered... Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: Former NFL players Harry Carson, Shannon Sharpe, Franco Harris, and Anthony Munoz attend the Bud Light 'Best Round Ever' Pre-Draft Party at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill on April 27, 2011 in New York City. Bud Light, the new official beer of the NFL, offered...

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  19. NFL Hall of Fame football player Franco Harris accepts his induction into the N.J. Hall of Fame induction ceremony at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, N.J. , Sunday, June 5, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    NFL Hall of Fame football player Franco Harris accepts his induction into the N.J. Hall of Fame induction ceremony at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, N.J. , Sunday, June 5, 2011.

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  20. Pro football Hall of Fame player, Franco Harris walks the red carpet before the start of the N.J. Hall of Fame induction ceremony at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, N.J. , June 5, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    Pro football Hall of Fame player, Franco Harris walks the red carpet before the start of the N.J. Hall of Fame induction ceremony at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, N.J. , June 5, 2011.

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  21. Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steeler Franco Harris announces a draft pick during the second round of the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall, Friday, April 29, 2011, in New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 9 months ago

    Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steeler Franco Harris announces a draft pick during the second round of the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall, Friday, April 29, 2011, in New York.

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STATE COLLEGE, PA - JANUARY 25: Former Penn State football player and NFL Hall of Famer Franco Harris walks toward the entrance before paying respect to former Penn State Football coach Joe Paterno during the funeral service at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the campus of Penn...

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  3. Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers
  4. Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania State University
  5. Jerry Sandusky Jerry Sandusky
  6. National Football League National Football League

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  1. If they tell me they can't do it because they are following procedure, well, someone needs to step up and do what is morally right
    – Franco Harris SOURCE: The Morning Call 1 month ago
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers Hall-of-Famer Franco Harris was fired as a casino greeter for publicly supporting Joe Paterno's handling of the Jerry Sandusky situation. Bad move by Franco. He once retrieved the Immaculate Reception, but now has signed off on Paterno's Irrational Deception.
    SOURCE: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2 months ago
  3. We have great alumni who can do great things, and there's no reason why we should have one of the worst boards in university history
    – Franco Harris SOURCE: The Morning Call 1 month ago
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