He was a first-round selection of the Steelers in 1972. This was following his time playing for the Penn State Nittany Lions during his time in college.
Franco’s first NFL experience came with the Steelers, and he played for them for twelve years.
Franco Harris switched teams and went to the Seahawks. He spent his final two seasons, which were his 13th and 14th, with the Seahawks.
In 1990, Franco had the honor of being inducted into the professional division of the Football Hall of Fame.
Franco Harris parents: Cad Harris, Gina Harris
Cad Harris, Franco’s father, is an African-American by heritage. Gina Parenti Harris, his mother, is a Causative White who was born in Italy. His father fought in World War II and was reportedly stationed in Italy.
A war bride is known to as Franco Mother Gina. She is an Italian woman who met him while he traveled to that country for the war, hence the term “war bride.”
When the war was finally over, Cad Harris and Gina Parenti Harris returned to America.
Franco attended Rancocas Valley High School, from which he received his diploma. Following high school, he enrolled at Penn State University. He participated in Nittany Lions play at the University.
Peter Harris was the only additional child that Cad Harris and Gina Parenti Harris had. He played football as well and passed away in 2006 after a heart attack.
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