Harris amassed 12,120 rushing yards and 91 rushing touchdowns when he left the NFL in 1984, both of which are currently in the top 15 all-time.
The New Jersey native turned serial entrepreneur after retiring, well known for his work with the healthy doughnut company Super Bakery. Visitors are greeted with a statue of Harris’ well-known “Immaculate Reception” at the Pittsburgh International Airport.
Where did Franco Harris go to college and high school?
In 1968, Harris completed his high school education at Rancocas Valley Regional High School in Mount Holly Township, New Jersey.
He then enrolled at Penn State University, where he participated in football with the Nittany Lions.
He averaged nearly five yards per carry while rushing for 2,002 yards and 24 touchdowns while serving mostly as a blocker for All-American running back Lydell Mitchell.
He also caught 28 passes for 352 yards and another touchdown. In 1970, he was the team’s top scorer.
Did Franco Harris play college football?
He was chosen by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 13th overall choice in the first round of the 1972 NFL Draft after playing college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.
His first 12 seasons in the NFL were spent with the Steelers, and his final and final season was with the Seahawks. In 1990, he was admitted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
