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December 23rd, 1972

Franco Harris crosses into the end zone, leaving the crowd stunned and electrified at Three Rivers Stadium. He had just caught a ricocheted ball and rode the sideline for a 60-yard game-winning touchdown.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of what we now know as the Immaculate Reception.

Videos

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Harris: A Retrospective

A video tribute to the life and career of Franco Harris
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WATCH: Ifsburgh - The Immaculate Reception

Dave Dameshek explores how the early 70s might have played out differently had Harris not caught the ball
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An 'Immaculate' week for the Steelers

The Steelers are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Immaculate Reception and we are bringing you all the excitement

News

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A mistake that turned out to be 'Immaculate'

Things could have been much different if Kenny Stabler didn't score when he did
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Harris' 'A Football Life' to premiere tonight

The show is airing on NFL Network on the 50th Anniversary of the Immaculate Reception
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PHOTOS: In the studio with Franco Harris

Steelers legend Franco Harris is photographed in the studio

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Gameday Poster Series

Shop this week's collectible Immaculate Reception Gameday Poster.

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On Saturday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers will honor the anniversary of the Immaculate Reception.

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Galleries

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PHOTOS: Immaculate Reception

December 23, 1972 the Steelers win their first playoff game in dramatic fashion with a 13-7 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Franco Harris' "Immaculate Reception."

All Related Content

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Harris: A Retrospective

A video tribute to the life and career of Franco Harris
video

WATCH: Ifsburgh - The Immaculate Reception

Dave Dameshek explores how the early 70s might have played out differently had Harris not caught the ball
news

A mistake that turned out to be 'Immaculate'

Things could have been much different if Kenny Stabler didn't score when he did
news

An 'Immaculate' week for the Steelers

The Steelers are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Immaculate Reception and we are bringing you all the excitement
news

Steelers to wear throwback uniforms vs. Raiders

The Steelers will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Immaculate Reception by wearing throwback jerseys worn during the 1972 season
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PHOTOS: In the studio with Franco Harris

Steelers legend Franco Harris is photographed in the studio
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The Immaculate Reception: Dec. 23, 1972

The greatest play in NFL history: The Immaculate Reception.
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Steelers to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Immaculate Reception

Steelers Nation can enjoy all of the excitement as the team celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Immaculate Reception
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Franco breaks down 'Immaculate Reception' with Najee

Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris breaks down the 'Immaculate Reception' play with current running back Najee Harris
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WATCH: Steelers announce '32' to be retired

Steelers President Art Rooney II announced on Tuesday the team will retire Franco Harris' No. 32 at halftime of the Week 16 game vs. the Raiders
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Steelers to retire Harris' number '32'

The Steelers will retire Franco Harris' number '32' in a halftime ceremony on December 24
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An 'Immaculate' Golden Anniversary

Rooney: 'The game we asked for and we were hoping for was the game (vs. the Raiders) on Dec. 24'
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PHOTOS: Immaculate Reception

December 23, 1972 the Steelers win their first playoff game in dramatic fashion with a 13-7 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Franco Harris' "Immaculate Reception."