On December 20, 2022, 72-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Franco Harris died unexpectedly. The four-time Super Bowl winner died three days before the 50th anniversary of the “Immaculate Reception.” The cause of death remains unclear. Franco was expected to retire his No. 32 jersey during the Steelers’ Christmas Eve game against the Raiders.
Franco’s family released a statement two days after the NFL lost one of its greatest players, praising his generosity, philanthropy, decency, and humility. They grieved alongside everyone because he affected so many lives.
Franco Harris Father Cad Harris:
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Franco was born on March 7, 1950, parents Cad and Gina Parenti Harris.Cad, his father, was a WWII Black soldier. He met Gina, his future wife, an Italian “war bride” who emigrated to the U.S. with Cad, when stationed in Italy during the war.
Daniela, Mario, Franco, Marisa, Alvara, Luana, Piero, Giuseppe, and Michele were their next nine children. Gina died July 15, 1984, and Cad died July 17, 1980, aged 60. She was 86.
Franco Harris Family: Origins?
Franco had an Italian mother and a Black father. Vault says his strongest fans created “Franco’s Italian Army” due of his Italian origin. The magazine said his fans were a rowdy ethnic bunch wearing khaki helmet liners and waving Italian flags while drinking wine and cheese at Steelers games.
Franco’s religious views are unclear, although his 1972 play’s title is biblical. Myron Cope, a respected Pittsburgh sportscaster, designated December 23 the Feast of the Immaculate Reception. The “Immaculate Reception” was the faith’s “cultural rallying point,” retired Catholic priest Rev. Lou Vallone of the Diocese of Pittsburgh told Fox 6 News.
How Rich Is Franco Harris?
Franco Harris died worth $3 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Harris, a Hall of Famer, peaked in the 1970s, before the era of $50 million football contracts. According to Steelers UK, a fan-run Steelers history website, Harris’ 1977 pay was $178,250, less than quarterback Terry Bradshaw’s $200,000.
N.B.C. News predicts most clubs will pay quarterbacks the most in 2022. This year, Kirk Cousins of the Minnesota Vikings ranks 10th with $35 million and Aaron Rodgers at the top with $50.3 million.
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