Franco Harris

Raiders’ great in Pittsburgh for solemn ‘Immaculate Reception’ anniversary

Tuesday afternoon, Phil Villapiano and Franco Harris spoke on the phone, finalizing plans for their weekend in Pittsburgh together to mark the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic plays in NFL history.

Early Wednesday, Villapiano, an all-time great Raiders’ linebacker awoke to the unthinkable. His close friend suddenly died at the age of 72, just three days before his No. 32 was to...

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