A Hall of Fame running back, he died days before the 50th anniversary of one of the most memorable plays in N.F.L. history.

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Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back for

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the Pittsburgh Steelers whose shoestring catch known as

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the “Immaculate Reception” in 1972 remains one of

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the most memorable moments in N.F.L. history, died on Tuesday night at

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his home in Sewickley, Pa., a suburb of Pittsburgh. He was 72.

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His death was confirmed by his son, Franco,

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who is known as Dok. He said that he did not know the cause.

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