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Franco Harris honored by hometown With street named after him

PHOTOS: Franco Harris through the years NFL Hall of Famer Franco Harris waves a terrible towel mask during the second round of the NFL football draf Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer) (David Dermer/AP)

MOUNT HOLLY, Nj. — Pittsburgh Steelers icon Franco Harris’ hometown of Mount Holly, New Jersey honored the Hall of Famer on Tuesday morning by naming a street after him. The street is called Franco Harris Way, located on the corner of Jacksonville Road and Ridgway Street. It’s the exact spot where Harris grew up and where his football life began. Harris passed away in December, two days before the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception and three days before his number was retired by the Steelers. He was 72.

The street sign of Franco Harris Way was unveiled by Harris’ son Dok.

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