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Also Known As Franco Dok Harris
Born March 7, 1950 • New Jersey
Died December 21, 2022 (aged 72)
Awards And Honors Pro Football Hall of Fame (1990) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1990) • 4 Super Bowl championships • 1 All-Pro selection • 9 Pro Bowl selections • 1972 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year • 1976 Walter Payton Man of the Year
Education Pennsylvania State University
Height/Weight 6 ft 2 inches, 230 lb (1.88 m, 104 kg)
Position running back
Jersey Number 32 (Pittsburgh Steelers, 1972–1983) • 34 (Seattle Seahawks, 1984)
Draft Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round (13th overall) of the 1972 NFL draft.
Games Played 173
Rushing Attempts 2949
Touchdowns 91
Yards Gained By Passing 12120
Yards Per Attempt 4.1

Top Questions

When was Franco Harris born?
Franco Harris was born on March 7, 1950, in Fort Dix, New Jersey, United States.
What position did Franco Harris play?
Franco Harris played running back.
What college did Franco Harris attend?
Franco Harris attended Pennsylvania State University.
When was Franco Harris inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Franco Harris was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990.
How tall was Franco Harris?
Franco Harris was 6 ft 2 inches, 230 lb (1.88 m, 104 kg).
How many times was Franco Harris selected to the Pro Bowl?
Franco Harris was selected to the Pro Bowl nine times.
How many Super Bowls did Franco Harris win?
Franco Harris won four Super Bowl championships.
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