Steelers legend Franco Harris dies at 72

Days before he was to have his number retired by the Steelers, Hall of Fame RB Franco Harris died at 72. - Josh B. [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20221222) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20221222) Top Story Days before he was to have his number retired by the Steelers, Hall of Fame RB Franco Harris died at 72. - Josh B. 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