Franco Harris, an American football player who played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Pittsburgh Steelers, was born on March 7, 1950, and passed away on December 21, 2022.
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected him in the opening round of the 1972 NFL Draft. His first 12 seasons in the NFL were spent with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He became a Pro Football Hall of Famer in 1990.
Franco Harris wife
He was married to Dana Dokmanovich before he sadly passed away. In 1975’s 16-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IX, Harris was voted the game’s most valuable player.
He broke Jim Brown’s record by rushing for more than 1,000 yards in eight consecutive seasons. From 1972 to 1980, Harris was selected for 9 straight Pro Bowls.
Franco Harris children
He was survived by one son Franco “Dok” Harris. Harris made history as the first Italian-American and Black American to win the Super Bowl MVP award.
Franco Harris parents
Harris was born to an American father Cad Harris and an Italian mother Gina Parenti Harris. His father was then serving in the U.S. Army stationed in Italy during the second world war when he met and married his mother.
Franco Harris siblings
The late running back was survived by seven siblings.
Source: Ghanafuo.com
