Pat McAfee On What Franco Harris Meant To Pittsburgh & The NFL
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I love listening to Pat talk about Pittsburgh. He gets us because he is one of us.
As a Steelers fan I wish I could live in Pittsburgh. Yinz are great people.
RIP Franco.....we loved you as more than a player, but a great human. I remember meeting him at an Eat-n-Park in Beaver Falls PA when I was 10. He stayed until every autograph was signed. Yinzer Legend
From a Ravens fan, Not just a steelers legend but a NFL Legend. Rip Mr. Harris
@Luke Skyballer 😑😑😑😑😑
@Luke Skyballer
He's noting how impactful Franco has been to so many others, not just Steeler Nation...
Wtf wrong with you?
As a Steelers fan and lifelong Yinzer, I respect the Baltimore team and fans. One of the greatest rivalries in sports because of the mutual respect between our two cities players, coaches, and fans. Thank you for your respect of this moment in time, looking forward to many more years of match-ups between our teams hopefully some in January's.
@@lukeskyballer1653 how many rings 💍 does your irrelevant team have?
@Luke Skyballer
It's a nod of modern day respect to the history of their current biggest rival.
Sure, they could say , " Not a Steelers fan, but...."
Don't take it the wrong way, it's just attempts to pay respect 🤙
Finding out about Franco passing really hurt, he’s made a great impact during his time with the Steelers and I’m grateful that he was with the Steel Curtain.
RIP 🖤💛
He played offense...the Steel Curtain was the defense, but we feel you.
My family moved from Italy to Canada, seeing someone with Italian haritage dominate the great american sport they instantly fell in love. Now we're 3 generations deep of Steelers & Pittsburgh fans, all thanks to Franco
My Italian side came through Ellis Island in the 20s and moved to the burg years later
Pittsburgh, although I didn't grow up there, means a lot to me. I didn't live the 70s steel curtain era but I didn't need to, to know how great of a guy and what an immaculate football player he was/is.
R.I.P. Franco Harris
Tell my dad I say hi
RIP Franco Harris
I was in the same room with Franco once in 2014, never actually got to shake his hand, but I was in total awe of him just knowing he was so close by. Grew up watching the 70s Steelers and obviously he was bigger than life to me. RIP Paisano.
Franco Harris will be remembered as one of the greatest miracle play legends in league history! Everyone will still remember his “Immaculate Reception“ that happened a half century ago!
That’s all? He won’t be remembered as a human? Wow that’s low
@@Cryptum404, Not everyone got to meet him, but everyone can appreciate his greatness on film. Do you see?
@@Cryptum404 Nah only Football matters to a true Murican!
He had 12,000 career yards was a multiple time all pro and pro bowler and the main player in the offense of a 4 time Super Bowl winning team..
@@NeweraGolf And Super Bowl MVP. And most career rushing yards in the Super Bowl (partly a function of number of appearances but still). Even as a player, he's sooooooo much more than that one play. As a man, the Immaculate Reception and his football career is an interesting footnote. He did a lot for Pittsburgh. He gave back. He was a great man.
I was at Penn State when Franco and Lydell was the backfield. I shot poll with Lydell and his 'tutor' [who I went to high school with] and met Franco because of Lydell. The first thing I remember about Franco was his smile. Me, a nobody, and Franco treated me like I was a member of the football team smiling the whole time. So when the Steelers drafted Franco, I was over the moon because I knew Franco would be solid...little did I know how solid! I remember the Immaculate Reception like it just happened [and the controversy mostly pushed by Al Davis and 'motormouth' Madden...can you tell I didn't like the Raiders - still don't] And was I ever pissed at the Steelers in 1984 when they waivered Franco - I called the Rooney's ever name in the book. When I heard about Franco passing...a piece of my heart said bye-bye. I know Franco is now flying with his Mom and Dad. I wish Franco's Wife Dana and son "Dok" many blessings in this very trying moment. May this weekend be a celebration of greatness Franco Harris gave to the Steelers and Steeler Nation!
Tremendously sad news.
Became a Steelers fan while watching their games on NBC. Dude was a graceful sleek runner. Smart....
Didn't take unnecessary punishment.
As a kid, it was his smile on the sidelines. He was happy. Genuinely happy. Class act! Great memories of him and those dominate Steeler's team.
RIP Franco. You were all class. Much respect.
SteelerNation and my hometown have lost a beloved icon, a gentle gentleman and will always be beloved to us
I’m to young to have witnessed him play but I grew up watching highlights and rerun games of those 70s Steelers teams he definitely was a HOF great player.
“Welcome to America, and that was a Fn catch”. Thanks for the good laugh, we needed that today! RIP #32
Even as a Ravens fan I always respected that Steel Curtain era, they were the archetype for the modern Ravens. Rest in peace Franco, damn shame he won't have his moment.
As a steelers fan I love when the moments call for it even ravens and steelers fans can come together to pay proper respects.
I believe mike Tomlin once said something along the lines of "we respect them because the things were good at are the things they're good at." Truer words couldn't be spoken of the Steelers and ravens. Good to see even heated physically hard hitting rivals can show our respects for each other.
@Luke Skyballer Always give respect to what came before. Without out players like Jack Lambert I doubt we see a guy like Ray Lewis.
They're very comparable in the way they played the game and the leadership qualities they provided to their teams.
@Luke Skyballer Go read a book.
@Luke Skyballer Now is not the time to disrespect anybody, give respect to Franco and his contributions to the sport regardless of what team you support.
It Doesn't make you a douche if you reach across the aisle to give respect to an all time great. In fact it shows humility, even more so with the Ravens/Steelers rivalry.
It's just a game but the players are real people, remember that and most importantly; respect that.
What a great name Franco had. He was a lot of fun to watch with Rocky Bleier. .
Also, Jesse James caught that ball.
Franco was a class act! Heart-Wrenching that he passed away before this Saturday's 50-year celebration of the "Immaculate Reception" Where number Franco's number 32 is going to be retired. Rest in Peace Franco, you were truly loved by so many.
I worked at an AT&T near Pittsburgh, in Robinson mall. Franco came in one day to get a new phone. Friendly as could be to everyone. Shazier came once too, but I wasn't there :(
Madden's last words on his deathbed were......"That ball hit the ground"......🤣
🤣 R.I.P to Two phenomenal people on that note 💯💪🏽
Going to the game saturday. Crazy to hear this happened right before there was gonna be a big celebration. Going to be an emotional game for the franchise and city.
Najee is going to run like hell on Saturday
I didn't even know!! I work midnight shift and just woke up. This sucks. He was one of my football heroes growing up! RIP FRANCO!
If you are not from Pittsburgh, you would not understand how much he was involved in the city. My feed is filled with countless stories about restaurants he would frequent, and he would go out of his way to thank every single person working. I would see him around town all the time. This is a sad day.
I met Franco Harris as a young kid at an event after the OKC bombing. He was the kindest "famous person' i ever met. Up there with Ernie Johnson. Much love Franco. RIP
legends never die. rip 32 💛
Rip to a legend, great words as always Pat.
Dark day for pro football (any league), the Stillers organization, and football, period. This hurts.
Never got to meet Franco. He and Rocky Bleier came to the Pentagon when I was there to give a talk. I could not go but a buddy of mine got their autographs for me. I am really upset I never got to meet him. My Uncle Sandy was in class with Franco at Penn State. Said he was the nicest man. My whole family became Steelers fans when Franco started playing for the Steelers. RIP.
Franco caught that ball and so did Jesse James
R.I.P. Franco Harris , one of the greats of my childhood . Terrible news
seeing Franco in a Seahawk uniform was just wrong...like Emmitt in a Cardinal uniform
theres actually a angle of the catch that shows he caught it. NFL Films has it
What a bummer to find this out. Rough year.
My dad met him while playing a fundraiser when the Jags got the team.. he signed a drum head for him.. with Boselli and Brunell. Said he was a great guy.
WE ARE! RIP FRANCO
Yesterday was my 48th birthday, one of my earliest childhood memories growing up in the South hills of Pittsburgh was the Pirates winning the 79 world series and the the Steelers 4th Superbowl win and me thinking this is the greatest place on earth! Still is! Franco Harris is a huge reason it was not only on the field but off of it. R.I.P.
Franco took the Steelers, and the NFL, to a higher level.
The Immaculate Reception... Legendary. Rip
It's hard to believe the Grim Reaper got Franco Harris. I thought for sure he would run out of bounds before the Reaper got ahold of him.
He caught it
#32 helmet stickers on all teams this weekend
I kept one football card from my collection... Franco Harris!
The standard is the standard. Franco Harris set the standard the all steelers that followed aspire too. The world got a little dimmer yesterday. RIP to one of the best.🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛
They should rename the airport after him. True Steelers legend and one of my childhood heroes. This loss hurts a lot and its going to be a rough weekend to get through without Franco being there, but rest in peace Franco. You touched a lot of lives!
Met him at Kadena AB a few years ago. A great man.
I'm from PA in a rural area about 2hrs from the burgh we call in the heart of steelers country. Franco Harris is next to God, country and family around here when he passed you would of thought it was the president they even cut in on the radio broadcast at work that morning. He's a true PA boy and will always live on in our hearts.
Thanks Pat Mac🖤💛💯 luv u n the crew bro bro
If Franco wasn’t injured the Steelers would have had five rings In the 70’s.
The 76 team had the greatest defense in history but lost bc Franco got injured.
Franco is one of the founding fathers of the Steelers brand!!!
Even as young Steelers fan who first really watched the Steelers serious Big Ben rookie year. It’s part of the man hood of being a fan knowing the Greats I’m glad I knew the history and they brought him back a lot! I’ll never forget watching him swing the towel at the Super Bowls!!!
Yeah, he caught it. There's a sideline camera view that didn't surface until a few years ago that clearly shows the ball didn't hit the ground. And as great a player as he was, he was a charitable tour de force in Pittsburgh. He positively affected a whole lot of lives. RIP.
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I take solace that Franco knew he was to be honored this weekend for all he has done. We should all be so fortunate at the end.
That Jack Tatum hit though 🔨🤯
The best quote I ever heard. (Welcome to America and that was a fuckin catch) let's go
Fantastic job,Pat
Best comment ever...Rich Eisen..."Can you believe we're reviewing a pass play to see if the ball touched the ground...by a running back named Harris?"
I remember that statue well. Met my wife online and flew into Pittsburgh a few times while we were dating. That airport is amazing!
Pittsburgh does have a beautiful airport. I used to fly again and always enjoyed connecting in Pittsburgh.
The second best Franco moment was Big Mouth Hollywood Henderson getting plowed by 32 in the Super bowl
Frank Sinatra was a General in Franco’s Italian Army
Great reference to the late Myron Cope. May he Rest In Peace.
The Raiders were involved in two historical controversial plays that launched two separate teams into their dynasties. The first was the Steelers and the Immaculate Reception. The second team was the Patriots and the Tom Brady Tuck Rule play.
RAVENS-STEELERS rivalry aside, heartbroken to hear about Franco's passing.
Too sudden and a painful reminder of how precious life is
RIP 32
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I certainly remember Franco Harris and those battles with the Cowboys. I also remember the Steelers back then knocking the Colts out the playoffs seemed more than once. Among the big names when you think of that franchise right up there with Mean Joe Greene and Terry Bradshaw from back in the day. RIP Franco.
R.I.P to the goat
My favorite running back when I was in elementary school.
Rest easy legend!
The sad thing was us Yinzers couldn't watch the game live on tv because it didn't sell out 48 hours in advance. We had to listen to it on the radio. Channel 11 got to show a replay of the game at like 1am. Somebody should put out a dvd of this game.
Moment of silence......(3 seconds later) Did he catch it...😭🤣😭🤣
And by the way. I'm a Giants fan and he caught that Sh!@#$% 💪🏽
Rip to a legend 😢
My wife bartended at a Disney hotel in the early '90s. The Super Bowl was in Tampa that year and a lot of retired NFL players stayed at the hotel, including Franco and John Stallworth. Knowing I'm a big Steelers fan, she asked them for their autographs, which is frowned upon at Disney, but hey, that's how much she loves me. Anywho, when she looks at his autograph, she realizes his name is Franco Harris, not Frank O'Harris. No, I'm not making this up.
John and Franco are arguing right now!
I e visited many places if I ever move it will be to Pittsburgh I love y’all!!! Some cool people there and I’m from real small town!!!
2:02 Not a whad during a tribute. Lmao.
2yrs to the day that STEELER GREAT Kevin Green died...
Wow Ed, didn't kno til I just googled. I got #91 jersey...but not a #32-yet
r.I.p Franco Harris!!! If the immaculate reception was subject to the instant replay rules of today history would be halted because we would still be waiting on replay's decision 🤣. So let's just keep this as the iconic moment that it is in NFL History.
LEGEND!
Rest in power Franco
RIP FRANCO 🖤 💛
Pat - from one yinzer and WVU alum to another - Jack Fleming (also the voice of the Mountaineers) had the call.😊
It's sacrilege to question that catch
I love you, and Franco.
R.I.P. Mr.Harris!!!!💯
The original ITALIAN STALLION!!!!!
Watching nfl network this morning one of the journalists they brought on said Franco told her the statue was only supposed to be in the airport for 6 months originally but obviously it’s lasted a bit beyond that.
Franco Harris had a very cool name too.
Celebrities die every year, but this year has to be the absolute worst. From athletes to actors, nothing but death this year.
We have said that for years. Its just more and more exposure every year.
🙏🏽🙏🏽
What’s wild is they did not win the Super Bowl during the year he made the immaculate reception. Kinda adds up to the Vikings Minneapolis Miracle type deal
Arguably the play that started the yinzer dynasty known as the picksburgh stillers
Rest in Power nat
The timing of his passing is just surreal..this is inredibly sad news. Will probably be viewed by dbl the numbers everyone was expecting..im in shock.very sad
colts dont need to catch any more strays Tone lmao
That was always a catch! Even Raiders fan know that!
RiP!
🖤💛🖤💛
So sad he passed. RIP Franco.
Thank yew Franco
They are currently building a new airport lol