Hundreds of people came to Acrisure Stadium to watch and listen to the replay of Franco Harris' amazing reception 50 years ago.
Franco's son, Dok Harris, smiled as he watched the play on a small television and listened to the radio play-by-play.
Dok Harris said that he's heard that many times. It's hard to process, but it's been hitting in different ways over the last few days. This isn't something for my mother or me, this is something for everyone.
My dad had a personal relationship with a lot of people all over the world. A lot of people are hurting and a lot of people are grieving.
A chant of ''Here we go, Franco!'' broke out in the concourse of the stadium after Franco Harris scored the touchdown.
The Friday anniversary was a time for Dok Harris to remember his father, who passed away this week at the age of 72.
Dok Harris said it was almost impossible to process that he could give so much. People have told me how they met him. It made a difference in their lives. The beauty of my father is that he sought to help everyone.
One of the people who had a special relationship with Franco Harris was Najee Harris. Franco Harris was appreciated for his approach to community outreach by Najee Harris.
He was a role model. He was the epitome of this place. He was more than just a sports person. In the organization, he turned around a lot of things. He is the standard for what it means to be a Pittsburgh Steeler. He is the standard of what it means to be a human being. He tried to give back as much as he could, not only in the community, but throughout the world.
Franco Harris' No. 32 jersey will be retired at halftime of the Christmas Eve game against the Las Vegas Raiders, just the third number to be retired in franchise history.
Watt said that this was a huge game before the news of Franco's passing hit. I think we will see the impact that he had on people when the fans show up and show their appreciation for all that he has done for Steeler Nation.
Dok Harris is spending the rest of the weekend honoring and celebrating his father. He and his family were going to go to his dad's annual Immaculate Reception reunion party on Friday night and then go to the game on Saturday.
Dok Harris said that they would make sure that they did it right because he loved throwing a good party. We will make sure we do it the way he would want it.
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