Just one day after speaking glowingly of former Pittsburgh Steelers great and Pro Football Hall of Famer Franco Harris ahead of the 50th Anniversary of the Immaculate Reception and Harris’ jersey retirement for his famed No. 32, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and the rest of the Steelers organization woke up to some shocking news Wednesday with the death of Harris at 72.
The news came so sudden and unexpectedly, especially with the timing of Harris’ death.
While the passing of Harris is shocking and heartbreaking, it remains business as usual for the current Steelers, who have to prepare for the matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders on Christmas Eve at Acrisure Stadium in what was supposed to be a happy celebration of Harris and his accomplishments on and off the field as a member of the Steelers.