The Pittsburgh Steelers retired Franco Harris No. 32 at halftime of their game with the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday.
Harris passed away earlier in the week at the age of 72. What was expected to be a joyous occasion had a somber tone. Still, Steelers fans delivered love as the jersey was presented to Harris’ family.
An emotional moment in Pittsburgh as Franco Harris' #32 jersey is officially retired. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/cpbufU6qgG
— NFL (@NFL) December 25, 2022
LIVE: We honor the life and career of the late Franco Harris with the retiring of his #32 jersey at halftime.
Watch the second half of #LVvsPIT on @nflnetwork https://t.co/xLzJG5miYd
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 25, 2022
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 25, 2022
#32Forever pic.twitter.com/2YA1GsseZW
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 25, 2022
Teammates from Harris’ Pro Football Hall of Fame career were seated on the field during the ceremony, which took place in bitter weather conditions.
Members of the 1972 #Steelers wave Terrible Towels as a replay of the Immaculate Reception is played here at Acrisure Stadium. @937theFan pic.twitter.com/DlIp55ryGj
— Josh Rowntree (@JRown32) December 25, 2022
The weather did not deter those in attendance from showing their appreciation for the legendary running back.
Honoring 3️⃣2️⃣#32Forever pic.twitter.com/Ts9utI8nJa
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 25, 2022
Prior to the game a moment of silence was held in memory of and tribute to Harris.
A moment of silence for the late, great Franco Harris. 💛🖤 @steelers | #Immaculate50 pic.twitter.com/CiSxICBX7P
— NFL (@NFL) December 25, 2022
The Raiders and Steelers played 50 years and a day after the Immaculate Reception.
The entire @steelers team arrived wearing Franco Harris' #32 jersey. 💛🖤
Franco's jersey will be retired at halftime tonight.
📺: #LVvsPIT — 8pm ET on @NFLNetwork
📱: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/OeIz5cRQhq— NFL (@NFL) December 24, 2022
