While former Steelers running back Franco Harris and current running back Najee Harris have no actual familial relations (unlike current Steelers running back Jaylen Warren and former back Willie Parker who are cousins), they’re both running backs apart of the Pittsburgh Steelers family. In the press conference to announce that his No. 32 will be retired during the Steelers-Raiders game on Christmas Eve (also the day after the 50th anniversary of the immaculate reception), the elder Harris praised the younger Harris.
“I’m a fan of Najee and what he did last year. He made me a fan,” Franco Harris said.