Throughout his 13 years as a Hall of Fame player for the Pittsburgh Steelers, which included the famous Immaculate Reception, star running back Franco Harris was the exact type of player on and off the field that the franchise needed, especial during tough times for the Steel City.
He was a shining example of the hard work, determination and overall commitment to his craft that the Steelers needed. That continued during his post-playing days in the city of Pittsburgh as Harris was consistently active in his adopted community, contributing his time, energy and money towards bettering the place he called home since becoming a first-round pick in the 1972 NFL Draft out of Penn State.