The Pittsburgh Steelers found the perfect time and perfect opponent to retire Franco Harris’ No. 32.
The great running back will have his number retired on Christmas Eve when the Steelers play the Las Vegas Raiders.
Why would this be the most splendid of foes?
Because Harris pulled off his iconic Immaculate Reception on Dec. 23, 1972, in a playoff game against the then-Oakland Raiders.
#Steelers President Art Rooney II just announced that @francoharrishof's No. 32 will be retired by the team at halftime of our Week 16 game against the Raiders. pic.twitter.com/5KYLOxVLsR
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) September 6, 2022
The moment etched in Steelers and NFL history:
