Franco Harris was born on March 7, 1950, in Fort Dix, New Jersey. He is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons. Harris is perhaps best remembered for his remarkable career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was drafted by the team in 1972 and spent the first 12 seasons of his career with the franchise. He helped lead the team to an unprecedented four Super Bowl titles during his time with the club. More about Franco Harris
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Harris was a force to be reckoned with on the football field, and he was known for his physical running style and his ability to make big plays. Over the course of his career, he racked up more than 12,000 rushing yards and scored 91 touchdowns. He was selected to the Pro Bowl nine times and was named as the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1976. Despite his tremendous success as an individual player, Harris always put the team first, and his dedication to his teammates is one of the reasons why he is so highly regarded by fans and fellow players.In total, we tracked 3474 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Franco Harris (1997 UPPER DECK LEGENDS AUTOGRAPH FRANCO HARRIS AL-6) was sold in April 2022 for $2400.00 while the cheapest item (FRANCO HARRIS AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED SMG THREE RIVERS STADIUM OPERATIONS SHIRT) found a new owner for $0.95 in October 2014. The month with the most items sold (207) was December 2022 with an average selling price of $119.99 for an autographed item of Franco Harris. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in November 2016 with $144.75 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $2.99 was July 2019. In average, an autographed item from Franco Harris is worth $50.00.
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Steelers' Najee Harris is living up to legendary Franco Harris' pre-draft hopes (11/28/23): Harris had a feeling that his namesake would be special
LOOK: Steelers reveal Franco Harris' jersey display prior to preseason game vs. (08/19/23): Several legends were on hand to honor their former teammate
Steelers to reveal a Franco Harris jersey display prior to Saturday's preseason (08/16/23): Fans will be able to attend the ceremony honoring Harris
Steelers to unveil new jersey exhibit for Franco Harris (08/16/23): This event will coincide with a number of things, including postgame fireworks and other celebrations for the first home game of the season for the Steelers.
Franco Harris statue moved: Steelers icon tribute in more prominent place at Pit (03/03/23): More people will now have a chance to view the Steelers star's statue
Penn State honors Franco Harris at the Rose Bowl (01/2023): The Nittany Lions, who face Utah in the Rose Bowl, honored one of their own before the game. The late Franco Harris played for Penn State before becoming a Pittsburgh Steelers great.
Franco Harris, blueberries and the world's biggest Steelers fan (12/2022): ESPN senior writer (and Steelers fan) Alyssa Roenigk on her 17-year friendship with her childhood idol, Franco Harris.
Steelers RB Najee Harris focused on winning Super Bowls (09/2022): Najee Harris talks about being compared to Steelers legend Franco Harris.
Franco Harris reflects on upcoming 50th anniversary of 'Immaculate Reception' (05/2022): Former Pittsburgh Steelers Franco Harris reflects on the upcoming 50th anniversary of 'Immaculate Reception'. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
WATCH: Franco Harris announces Pittsburgh Steelers draft selection of Pitt QB Ke (04/2022): WATCH: Penn State legend Franco Harris announces Pittsburgh Steelers draft pick of Pitt QB Kenny Pickett
Steelers' Najee Harris breaks Franco Harris' franchise rookie rushing record dur (01/2022): Franco's record stood since his iconic 1972 campaign
2021 NFL Draft: Drew Pearson, Franco Harris among NFL legends who will announce (04/2021): These legends will announce picks during Day 2 of the 2021 draft
Franco Harris names the one thing Steelers must improve in 2021, addresses the s (02/2021): Harris does not want last season repeat itself
Steelers’ Legend Franco Harris Takes The Cake In New Super Bowl Ad (01/2015): The scenario: Franco Harris shows up at an "Immaculate Reception" by jumping out of a wedding cake. But it's really part of a Super Bowl ad for a website building company.
Franco Harris to appear at Erie casino for charity (11/2014): Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris will host a charity event at Presque Isle Downs & Casino next Wednesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
N.J. native and Penn State alum Franco Harris looks forward to Rutgers joining t (06/2014): Harris will be rooting for Rutgers...except for when the Scarlet Knights face Penn State
Franco Harris sees NFL running game fading away: Pro Football Hall of Fame Fan F (05/2014): Former Steeler Franco Harris talks about how the NFL running game has changed.
Franco Harris On Building A Business, From Baked Goods To Fitness Gear (02/2014): How the NFL Hall of Famer started at the bottom to develop the Super Donut and Silversport.
Lifetime award adds to American dream for Franco Harris (12/2013): It has been 41 years since the Immaculate Reception and 30 years since he last donned a Steelers uniform, but Franco Harris remains as much a part of the Pittsburgh sports scene as the modern-day stars of the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates.
Franco Harris to host panel in State College on anniversary of Paterno's firing (11/2013):
Franco Harris pushes for Penn State trustees’ resignations (09/2013): By Anna Orso STATE COLLEGE — After Penn State’s Board of Trustees fired legendary football coach Joe Paterno in November 2011, Franco Harris gave himself three years to ...
Franco Harris continues pro-Paterno crusade; Adam Breneman could be better than (07/2013): Don’t have an account? Congratulations! Your weather is set to . You can change the location at any time.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers, Penn State running back Franco Harris discusses Penn (05/2013): The Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back drew about 200 people to the college's Lipkin Theatre for 'Upon Further Review: Penn State 17 Months Later.'
Franco Harris speaks about Sandusky sex abuse case (04/2013): An event hosted by Franco Harris, that reviewed Penn State 17 months after child sex abuse charges were filed against Jerry Sandusky, garnered hundreds of viewers on Friday at the State College Days Inn.
Vote: No. 1 Getting Shot While Hunting Vs. No. 3 Franco Harris (03/2013): Vote for which is worse in this year's Tournament of Bad competition, presented by 670 The Score and the Boers & Bernstein Show!
Franco Harris asks for part of Beaver Stadium Paterno tribute that honored playe (02/2013): Outspoken Penn State football legend Franco Harris issued a statement this afternoon calling on university leaders to "rebuild our wall" that once surrounded the larger-than-life Beaver Stadium statue of former head coach Joe Paterno.
Penn State adds run-on LB Brandon Smith; Franco Harris talks Joe Paterno on Phil (01/2013): Former Penn State football player and NFL Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris, right, poses with Jay Paterno, behind the the statue of Jay's father, former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, outside Beaver Stadium.
Steelers unveil monument for Franco Harris (12/2012): Franco Harris and the Pittsburgh Steelers were in a festive mood Saturday during a ceremony to unveil a monument to the Immaculate Reception, which took place 40 years ago.
Rancocas Valley to fete alumnus Franco Harris (11/2012): Franco Harris' football career landed the former Rancocas Valley star in the Hall of Fame. It began with some tough practices during his freshman season.
Not following protocol, Franco Harris denied time to speak at Penn State trustee (09/2012): When it comes to speaking at a Penn State trustees meeting, even football legend Franco Harris has t
NFL Hall of Famer Franco Harris to Visit UCLA Chancellor Regarding Penn State Sa (08/2012): LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NFL Hall of Famer Franco Harris, a Penn State graduate, will be visiting the office of UCLA Chancellor Gene Block at 11 am on Tuesday August 28th in an effort ...
Franco Harris, former Penn State players critical of Freeh report (07/2012): Franco Harris and two other former Penn State football players say the report about Penn State's handling of the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal "is highly flawed, and factually insufficient."
Franco Harris organizes to fight poverty (05/2012): NEW YORK (AP) - Franco Harris will be honored for resurrecting his "army" to fight poverty. The Pro Football Hall of Fame running back with the Pittsburgh Steelers will have Franco's Army to End Poverty launched by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor Foundation.
NITTANY LINES: Franco Harris continues his support for Joe Paterno (04/2012): Former PSU RB Franco Harris released an "open letter" in response to NCAA president Mark Emmert comments, calling Joe Paterno and other fired college coaches "untouchable"
Franco Harris wants Board of Trustees gone (03/2012): Former Penn State Running Back Franco Harris added his name to the list of those calling for the resignation of the entire Penn State Board of Trustees.
Franco Harris (01/2012): 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.
Franco Harris reinstated to scholarship foundation; he'd stepped down over Joe P (12/2011): The Pittsburgh Promise board voted Wednesday to reinstate ex-Pittsburgh Steeler Harris as chairman. He’d stepped down as board chairman on Nov. 17 after Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl complained about Harris’ statements backing Paterno .
Franco Harris asks for donations to victims' fund (11/2011): Former Steelers star running back Franco Harris, whose public support for fired Penn State football coach Joe Paterno sparked controversy, today called on fellow alumni to donate to a fund supporting alleged victims of sexual abuse.
Franco Harris inducted into Hall of Fame (05/2011): UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State standout Franco Harris has been selected for induction into the