Franco Harris’ Last Interview, Hours Before Death, No Signs Of Trouble

Franco Harris sat down for what was possible his final interview on Tuesday — simply hours earlier than his premature dying — 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’s a long time, but I’m still around to enjoy it, so that’s good,” 72-year-old Harris mentioned with a giant smile.

We’re advised the interview was accomplished round 2:30 PM Eastern on December 20, 2022 … for “Not Just Football With Cam Heyward,” the Steelers star’s Omaha Productions produced present.

Of course, Harris’ dying was introduced on Wednesday … and it shocked the nation.

During 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 unimaginable catch (together with when he wound up alone in a restaurant with the whole Raiders group.)

Outwardly, completely nothing appeared off about Franco … and like normal, he gave the impression to be in an amazing 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.