Franco Harris Memorabilia & Collectibles

 

 

Hall of Fame and versatile football player, Franco Harris was born on March 7, 1950 in Fort Dix, New Jersey. Harris was known as a good player of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

 

He had studied at the Rancocas Valley Regional High School and pursued his college days at the Penn State University. He played as a primary blocker for the Penn State Nittany Lions. It was in 1972 when he was selected during the first round of the National Football League Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Harris was hailed as the league’s rookie of the year by The Sporting News and the United Press International during his first season with the Steelers in 1972. During the season, he was able to accomplish 1,055 yards on 188 carries with a powerful 5.6 yards per carry average leading to the recognition of Franco Harris autographed Steelers Replica mini helmet. Harris also went for 10 blazing touchdowns and was able to catch 3 touchdown passes. He was selected for nine successive Pro Bowls from 1972 to 1980 and he was also chosen to the All-Pro in 1977.

 

It was in 1975 when Harris was named as the Most Valuable Player of the Super Bowl IX where he rushed for 158 amazing yards and one touchdown on 34 carries all for 16-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings making the Franco Harris autographed Steelers Replica mini helmet a good piece to collect. He was also the first African American to be hailed as the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player. 

 

Catch Harris’ precious and cool sports items just like the signed footballs, photographs, and the Franco Harris autographed Steelers Replica mini helmet only at Sportsmemorabilia.com. His name is commonly mistaken as Franco Harres, Franko Harris, Franco Hharris, Francoh Harris, Franco Harriz and Frannco Harris.