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Heinz History Center to display Franco Harris’ Super Bowl rings

By Brendan Howe, Sports Now Group Pittsburgh
Former Pittsburgh Steeler Franco Harris twirls a Terrible Towel before the start of the Steelers NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Pittsburgh Former Pittsburgh Steeler Franco Harris twirls a Terrible Towel before the start of the Steelers NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, December 23, 2012. Harris was at the game to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the "Immaculate Reception". REUTERS/Jason Cohn (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) - GM1E8CO0ADC01
By Brendan Howe, Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — Beginning Friday and running through January of next year, the Heinz History Center will display five rings that belonged to Pittsburgh Steelers legend Franco Harris.

Four Super Bowl rings and a Pro Football Hall of Fame ring will be in the museum’s “Super Steelers” exhibit as part of an installation that remembers Harris’ life and career.

Harris died on December 20, 2022, days prior to the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception. As part of the celebration, the Steelers retired his No. 32 during a halftime ceremony in a game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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