WPIAL hosts sportsmanship summit Nov 18, 2009
Students heard lessons in sportsmanship from Steelers Hall of Famer Franco Harris, Duquesne women's basketball coach Suzie McConnell-Serio, NFL official Jerry Bergman and B. Elliot Hopkins, the director of educational services at the National Federation of High School Associations. "We all want to win," Hopkins told the students, "but there's a proper way to do it. There's a correct way to do it. There's a respectful way to do it.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Vintage L.T. helps Bolts charge past Eagles' late rally Nov 16, 2009
" Tomlinson hit notable markers, surpassing Thurman Thomas and then Franco Harris, to finish the day in 12th place on the NFL's all-time rushing list with 12,145 yards. The two TDs gave him 146 for his career, pushing him past Marcus Allen for third all-time. Said Gates, "I told him he's only got 70 more to catch. " On the 20-yard score, Tomlinson resembled his former MVP form, bursting off right tackle, then accelerating to a second gear. "Turn on the tape and compare it to one of his runs from... (USA Today -- Sports)
Chargers tied for first Nov 16, 2009
Fired up about fatherhood, Tomlinson passed Thurman Thomas and Franco Harris and moved into 12th place all-time with 12,145 yards. His two touchdowns gave him 146 and moved him past Marcus Allen and into third place on the all-time list. (MSNBC -- Sports)
On the Steelers: A big Bengals-Steelers game? Mark the date ... and maybe take a picture Nov 15, 2009
The only other one to do it was Franco Harris, drafted in the first round in 1974. He went on to do it nine times, seven of them in 14-game seasons. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Injuries could have been worse Nov 15, 2009
So, it should come as no surprise that he already knew about Franco Harris' "Immaculate Reception" in the 1972 AFC playoff game between Pittsburgh and Oakland. That was the nickname given Harris' catch and run, which won the legendary game for the Steelers. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Catchy play sparks Vista Nov 8, 2009
Quotable III: From Franco Harris, er, McClure (who also ran for a score) I just tried to keep my eyes on the ball. He jumped for it first, tipped it and the ball just dropped into my hands. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Pittsburgh's Young Mayor Wins First Full-Term Nov 4, 2009
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh's 29-year-old mayor has won his first full term in office by beating two independent candidates, including the son of pro football Hall of Famer Franco Harris. Luke Ravenstahl inherited the seat in September 2006 from his predecessor, Bob O'Connor, who died months into office from a rare brain cancer. (Newsmax)
Spartans 'undisciplined' in loss at Minnesota Nov 1, 2009
Bennett caught two scores for Minnesota (5-4, 3-3 Big Ten), including an incredible recreation of the famous Immaculate Reception by Franco Harris for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1972 to stretch the lead to eight with 6:04 left. Tight end Nick Tow-Arnett, who had a career-high eight catches for 81 yards and two scores, caught a third-and-17 pass from Weber near the Michigan State 35 and landed on his back after a jarring hit. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Candidate Harris urges farms throughout city Oct 31, 2009
Mr. Harris has worked for Super Bakery Inc., a maker of enriched baked goods owned by his father, former Steelers running back Franco Harris. Franco Dok Harris said that some of the city's poorest neighborhoods have little access to fresh food. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Campaign contributions show supporters' dedication Oct 28, 2009
Franco Harris, a former Penn State football player and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was another distinguished contributor to Parks Miller's campaign. Even though Harris lives in the Pittsburgh area, "he keeps a close eye on what goes on in Centre County," Parks Miller said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
On the Steelers: Mendenhall's success creates halfback controversy Oct 7, 2009
Parker, the veteran starter, missed the 38-28 victory against San Diego at Heinz Field Sunday night because of turf toe, and Rashard Mendenhall climbed from behind Tomlin's curtain and performed his Franco Harris impersonation. Mendenhall ran a workhorse 29 times for 165 yards, scored on both chances at the goal line, caught two passes for 26 yards and blocked like Dan Kreider. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Curran: How long will Peterson's reign as king last? Oct 4, 2009
The long, tall backs in the group Eric Dickerson, Marcus Allen and Franco Harris were gliders who didnt embrace contact the way Peterson does. The others like Emmitt Smith, Barry Sanders and Marshall Faulk were more compact and more slippery in small spaces than the 6-2, 217-pound Peterson. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Curtains! Bengals Rally To Beat Steelers Sep 30, 2009
There was no Immaculate Reception from the team that helped invent the turn of phrase when Franco Harris corralled a deflected pass to help beat the Raiders in a famous NFL game during the long-ago 1970s. If the Bengals learned anything from their only loss of the season in that Brandon Stokley-stoked Denver heist in the opener, it was, "Knock the pass down!". (BengalsInsider.com)
Steelers rewriting a long-held truth Sep 20, 2009
By their measure, playing "Steelers football" means only one thing: To go back to the glory days and grind the opponent into submission with an indomitable running game, whether with Franco Harris or Jerome Bettis or perhaps even Barry Foster. Not Arians. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sweeney bids farewell as AFL-CIO head Sep 14, 2009
It also included a speech by former Steelers running back Franco Harris, who spoke of his 1972 Immaculate Reception. Back then, he said, "the city was hurting. We needed a reason to believe.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A Heist! Broncos Steal The Opener Sep 14, 2009
Had Sunday's fast-finishing, head-spinning drama played out on a championship stage instead of at technically sold-out Paul Brown Stadium, the Broncos' Brandon Stokley would be elevated from serviceable receiver to the Franco Harris of his day - the lucky recipient of a deflected pass who scored the game-winning touchdown on a miraculous fluke play in the final seconds. If Sunday September 13 had in fact been Super Sunday in February, Denver quarterback Kyle Orton, busted index finger and all,... (BengalsInsider.com)
Steelers, Titans tied 10-10 after 4 quarters Sep 11, 2009
Parker surpassed 5,000 career yards rushing during the game _ joining Franco Harris and Jerome Bettis as the only Steelers to gain that many with the team. . (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Polamalu leaves game with injury Sep 11, 2009
Franco Harris and Jerome Bettis each have more than 10,000, the only ones ahead of him. Rod Woodson was honored at halftime, when he received his Hall of Fame ring, and in the afternoon, when Steelers officials unveiled his ceremonial locker in the Coca-Cola Great Hall -- something they do for Steelers enshrined in Canton. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Steelers hope two's a handful at RB Sep 10, 2009
Franco Harris never hurt for touches. He had at least 262 rushing attempts six times in his career and had more than 300 attempts twice. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Steelers' James Harrison ... do not disturb Sep 9, 2009
As with Franco Harris' Immaculate Reception, he might have had time to run out of bounds and given his team a shot at three points rather than gamble it all on the end zone or nothing. "I'm not even thinking about running out of bounds," Harrison said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
On the Steelers: Holmes forever measured by the company he keeps Sep 8, 2009
Bill Mazeroski and Franco Harris report that not a day goes by without someone asking them about their famous World Series home run or Immaculate Reception. The two feats, performed 12 years apart, could never be surpassed. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Is this Parker's final opening-game start? Sep 7, 2009
Only two backs in Steelers history had more, Franco Harris and Jerome Bettis. Parker turns 29 Nov. 11 and with the injuries that caused him to miss five games last season, there is natural worry about whether his body is showing the effects of the 1,123 runs from scrimmage he made the past four seasons. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
PG North/South/East/West: What's up with that? Sep 3, 2009
"Given the infrequent game occurrence of 'perfectly tipped' balls, the fact that we [tip drill] every single day for 10 minutes, and the fact that catching a perfectly tipped ball is so freaking easy. Ask Franco Harris how much time Chuck [Noll] spent on catching balls floating out of the air.". Most players at just about ever level see no need for grass drills that are also called "up-downs." Players jog in place until given a signal and then have to dive on the ground and then get to their... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Outdoors Notebook: Final crossbow vote in hands of new board Aug 30, 2009
Mayoral candidate "Dok" Harris and his dad Franco Harris were among the local celebrities attending lunch at the launch of a national initiative to encourage more hunter-supplied food donations to the poor. On Thursday, cable TV's Sportsman Channel kicked off its Hunt-Fish-Feed program at the Bethlehem Haven, Downtown. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Castille dismissed Aug 23, 2009
I'm not trying to elevate him to where he's Franco Harris yet, but he's coming along, as are the other guys. "I saw a lot of good things out there from the backs today. I saw some good things out of (), () is doing better and I thought at times did some good things today and brings a big body and a presence to the position. We have a lot of depth at the running back position.". (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Undrafted rookie rules red zone Aug 17, 2009
A healthy number of former Steelers, including Hall of Famers Franco Harris and Mel Blount, will take part in a Pittsburgh Field Club golf event Sept. 11 that benefits Golf Supports Our Troops, a charity that provides golf therapy equipment to wounded veterans. Spots are still available for golfers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
MICHAEL WEBER: Football teams on the move Aug 17, 2009
Forty years that have included Johnny Unitas, Fran Tarkenton, Terry Bradshaw, Roger Staubach, Joe Montana, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady; Walter Payton, Franco Harris, Barry Sanders, Eric Dickerson, Emmitt Smith and LaDainian Tomlinson; Jerry Rice, Lynn Swan, Steve Largent, Charlie Joiner and Randy Moss; Dick Butkus, Mike Singletary, Ronnie Lott, Ray Lewis, and Mean Joe Greene; Tom Landry, Bud Grant, Don Schula, Chuck Noll, and the Big Tuna; the Steel Curtain, the Purple People Eaters, the Orange... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Revamping schedule not so simple Aug 16, 2009
In a city where the airport features statues of George Washington and Franco Harris side-by-side, there were 6,780 empty seats. Maybe some ticket holders chose to see the Keith Urban concert a few miles away. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Ware, coach differ over new moves Aug 12, 2009
"Franco Harris, he had that," said Phillips, who saw Harris in his prime at least twice a year while coaching the division-rival Houston Oilers in the 1970s. "DeMarcus has that kind of explosion that not many have.". (CowboyUpdate.com)
Woodson inducted into Hall of Fame Aug 9, 2009
He joins nine other players who were drafted by Noll in the Hall of Fame -- Bradshaw (1989), Joe Greene (1987), Jack Ham (1988), Mel Blount (1989), Franco Harris (1990), Jack Lambert (1990), Mike Webster (1997), Lynn Swann (2001) and John Stallworth (2002). Noll was inducted in '93, a year after he retired. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Defense highlights new Hall of Fame class Aug 9, 2009
l Franco Harris, running back. l Bob Hayes, wide receiver. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rooney a hit on Capitol Hill Jun 25, 2009
"I'd say they're all great, but Franco Harris deserves a little attention," Mr. Rooney said. A lifelong Republican, Mr. Rooney became a supporter of Mr. Obama at a time when most of the Pittsburgh political establishment lined up behind Hillary Rodham Clinton during a contentious primary season. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mayor says he won't rest easy May 24, 2009
He graduated last year and works for Super Bakery Inc., the business owned by his father, Steelers Hall of Famer Franco Harris. He argues that his business background would allow him to bring a more professional approach to city government with sounder management and a comprehensive (though still unspecified) approach to the long-term financial problems of city pensions and debt. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Obama puts Steelers to work May 22, 2009
Mr. Obama told of how, when he first started watching football while growing up in Hawaii, "it was guys like Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris and the Steel Curtain and Mean Joe Greene, who is here. Where's Mean Joe? There he is, right there.". Mr. Greene, the Hall of Fame defensive tackle who earned his fifth and sixth Super Bowl rings as a Steelers scout, said later that he told the new president he became emotional on election night when Mr. Obama was declared the victor. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Senior wills Lions to title Apr 3, 2009
"When I first came here we could not get three or four buses to go across campus with us. To have close to 30 buses come here and support us with JoePa and Franco Harris and everybody here in Madison Square Garden support us, I'm just excited.". Cornley took scissors and cut down a net for the first time since an Ohio state basketball title eight years ago. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Why Specter is good for the GOP Mar 30, 2009
Ed Rendell exits the governor's mansion in 2010, just in time to move on to the U.S. Senate, while the party's state chairman reports that some Democrats are actively courting Franco Harris, the former Pittsburgh Steelers great. At this point it seems the only thing that could salvage Mr. Specter's chances is the possibility that the Obama administration's enormous economic gambles fail to pay off, further damage the nation and thus tarnish the Democratic brand. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
including Weinermobile tours New Experience comes to Kraft Nabisco Mar 27, 2009
This year s two-day Celebrity Pro-Am, held Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, April 1, will showcase the stars of the LPGA and golf entertainment by Craig T. Nelson, Big Ben Roethlisberger, Greg Itzin, Alice Cooper, Franco Harris and others. The popular Ronald McDonald House Charities LPGA Junior Clinic will be held for younger golfers on Saturday, April 4, at 3 p.m. at the driving range. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Ex-Brave Mazzone wants to get back into coaching Mar 21, 2009
Barney, that s like saying Chuck Noll deserves no credit for the Super Bowls he won because he had Franco Harris and Terry Bradshaw and Don Shula had Dan Marino at Miami. Is it too late to send Barney to the space station. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Manny happy returns in LA Mar 5, 2009
This was Boras' Immaculate Deception, no apologies to Franco Harris. It's easy to see why the ploy worked. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Favre's final retirement? 'It is ... Believe me,' QB says Feb 12, 2009
Brett Favre's final retirement. Believe me,' QB says - USATODAY.com. (USA Today -- Sports)
