Franco Harris halftime tribute: NFL Community flamed for ‘whole lack of sophistication’ after slicing away to business throughout the ceremony
 December 25, 2022
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The NFL Community is receiving criticism for its protection — or lack thereof — of Franco Harris’ jersey retirement ceremony at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.

The community had talked about the ceremony at size within the days and hours main as much as the ceremony, which came about throughout halftime of Pittsburgh’s dwelling recreation vs. the Raiders. The occasion took on even higher significance contemplating it was the fiftieth anniversary of his legendary “Immaculate Reception” and occurred simply days following his loss of life on the age of 72. NFLN even produced the ‘Franco Harris: A Soccer Life’ TV particular forward of the video games, halftime tributes.;

So, when the NFL and NFLN made such an effort to verify folks knew in regards to the tribute and the anniversary, it got here as a shock to many when the community reduce away to business throughout the ceremony.

The NFL Community confirmed solely a portion of the ceremony, which included members of the 1972 group. Proprietor Artwork Rooney II directed the followers in attendance to take a look at the video board, which was to indicate a video honoring Harris’ Corridor of Fame profession with the Steelers.

Simply because the video was starting enjoying, nevertheless, the NFL Community reduce away to business. By the point the community got here again to the sport, the video had concluded, offended leaving followers all around the nation.

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Here is a short snippet as Harris’ jersey was formally retired:

That wasn’t sufficient for myriad followers who needed to look at the memorial for one of many iconic Steelers gamers in franchise historical past:

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