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Franco Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers kept Seattle's Sammy Green at arm's length Sunday, Dec. 5, 1977 in second half action, Harris rushed for 103 yards for the day, the 28th time he rushed for more than 100 yards.
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On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, long-time Post-Gazette Steelers beat writer Ed Bouchette joins digital sports producer Adam Bittner to discuss the legacy of the late Franco Harris, the Steelers' Hall of Fame running back and four-time Super Bowl champion who died Tuesday at the age of 72.

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