Franco Harris’ Final Interview, Hours Earlier than Loss of life, No Indicators Of Bother
Not Simply Soccer With Cam Heyward
Franco Harris sat down for what was seemingly his final interview on Tuesday — simply hours earlier than his premature loss of life — the place the Steelers legend talked about how pleased he was to make it to the fiftieth anniversary of the “Immaculate Reception.”
“50 years. C’mon, that is a very long time, however I am nonetheless round to get pleasure from it, in order that’s good,” 72-year-old Harris mentioned with a giant smile.
We’re informed the interview was completed round 2:30 PM Japanese on December 20, 2022 … for “Not Simply Soccer With Cam Heyward,” the Steelers star’s Omaha Productions produced present.
Not Simply Soccer With Cam Heyward
After all, Harris’ loss of life was introduced on Wednesday … and it shocked the nation.
In the course of the chat, Harris and Heyward reminisced about one of many biggest performs in sports activities historical past. Franco talked about what he was supposed to do in the course of the play, what he remembers after catching the ball (nothing!), and what transpired after the unbelievable catch (together with when he wound up alone in a restaurant with your entire Raiders group.)
Outwardly, completely nothing appeared off about Franco … and like standard, he gave the impression to be in an awesome temper.
Franco was set to be honored this weekend throughout the NFL … because the fiftieth anniversary of the Immaculate Reception is on December 23. Harris’ #32 was additionally set to be retired … and he was anticipated to be at Acrisure Stadium.
Within the wake of his loss of life, everybody from present and former NFL superstars to presidents Biden and Obama have expressed sorrow over the loss.
