Penn State remembers Franco Harris as 'true steward' of the university

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Before Franco Harris became a four-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer, he was one of the greatest running backs in Penn State history.

Penn State coaches, administrators and former players mourned Harris’ passing Wednesday, remembering a player who helped form one of the nation’s top backfields five decades ago.

Harris died Wednesday morning at age 72.

“His professional career and accomplishments speak for itself as a Pro Football Hall of Famer, four-time Super Bowl champion and nine-time Pro Bowl selection, but it was his toughness and team-first approach as a Nittany Lion that will long be remembered by Penn Staters,” Penn State coach James Franklin said. “Franco was a true steward of the Blue & White and he will be sorely missed.”