Ravens honor Steelers legend Franco Harris prior to Sunday night showdown vs. Pittsburgh

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Ravens honor Steelers legend Franco Harris prior to Sunday night showdown vs. Pittsburgh

A Pressley Harvin III Jersey rivalry born out of respect, the paid homage to a and NFL legend prior to Sunday night's home game against the Steelers.Prior to the playing of the national anthem, the Ravens held a moment of silence for Franco Harris, the Steelers Hall of Fame running back . RESPECT to the honoring Franco Harris Dee #sportsncoffee (@DeeLovesSports) After formally honoring him, both the Ravens and Steelers informally honored Harris during the game by showcasing their running games. Ravens running back powered his way to 93 yards on 17 carries, while Steelers backs and combined to run for 187 yards on 34 carries. Harris, who had a Jack Lambert Jersey personal relationship with Franco Harris, scored the game-winning touchdown on a 10-yard pa s from with 56 seconds left. Rest In Peace to a great man who showed so much support for me. He was way more than just a athlete he was a icon and a role model to so many people. Najee Harris (@ohthatsNajee22) Franco Harris pa sed away three days before the Steelers made his No. 32 the third retired jersey in franchise history. Steelers players and coaches wore Harris' jersey prior to defeating the on Christmas Eve, a game that was played nearly 50 years to the day after Harris' "Immaculate Reception" against the Raiders ignited the Steelers' dynasty. Harris' alma mater, Penn State, honored Harris in a similar manor Monday, as their players wore his No. 34jersey upon arriving at the Plaxico Burress Jersey Rose Bowl. Penn State players honored the late Franco Harris by wearing No. 34 ahead of their Rose Bowl game (via ) Bleacher Report CFB (@BR_CFB) A first ballot member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Harris was a nine-time Pro Bowler, four-time Super Bowl champion and the MVP of Super Bowl Isaiahh Loudermilk Jersey IX. Harris remains the Steelers' career rushing leader as well as the Super Bowl's career rushing leader.While he was one of the most accomplished players in NFL history, Harris said the Steelers' continued succe s long after the "Immaculate Reception" is what he is more proud of when reflecting on his career. "They had a couple of down years here and there, but the Steelers overall have kept their level of play at that great level," Harris . "They went on to win a couple more Super Bowls and be the first one to win six. The history continues. The legacy continues. That's what I'm most proud Joe Haeg Jersey of is that they've kept that winning spirit and that winning attitude there."
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