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Franco Harris rises as Steelers star and Penn State alum
Franco Harris, famed Steelers running back, exploded onto the NFL scene after a standout career at Penn State. Standing 6'2" and 230 pounds, he rushed for 1055 yards and 11 touchdowns in his rookie year, earning a devoted fan base nicknamed Franco's Italian Army. Harris majored in food science and housing administration at Penn State before being Pittsburgh's top draft pick in 1972.
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