Franco Harris

Born: March 7, 1950, - Fort Dix, New Jersey

Drafted: Franco Harris was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 13th pick in the first round of the 1972 NFL Draft.

Years Played: 1972-1984

Position Played: Running Back

Played For: Pittsburgh Steelers (1972-83), Seattle Seahawks (1984)

Alma Mater: Penn State

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: 1990

Uniform Number: 32

Best Known For:
Franco Harris is known as one of the NFL's greatest running backs, but he is probably best known for one spectacular play... the Immaculate Reception!

Best Season:
His best season came in 1975 when he rushed for 1,246 yards and 10 touchdowns in 14 games.

NFL Career Totals:
Rushed 2,949 times for 12,120 yards and 91 touchdowns, and caught 307 passes for 2,287 yards and nine touchdowns.

NFL Highlights:
• The Sporting News and UPI Rookie of the Year by The Sporting News and United Press International (1972)
• Fourth Rookie in NFL History to Rush for 1,000 Yards
• Named All-Pro (1977)
• Named All-AFC (1972,75,76,77)
• Selected to Nine Pro Bowls
• Played in Five AFC Championships
• Won Four Super Bowls (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
• Super Bowl MVP (IX)
• Rushed for 1,000 Yards in a Season Eight Times
• Rushed for 100 yards in a Game 47 Times