After 40 years, "Immaculate Reception" still has bounce

On Dec. 23, 1972, the "Immaculate Reception" heralded the beginning of the Pittsburgh Steelers' dynasty. The team's run of ...
The New York Times

Football’s best gifts to fans, from intercepting Joe Montana to the Immaculate Reception

Earlier this week, I asked you to share the greatest gift football’s given you. A few people poured out their hearts with touching, emotional answers of the words “Tom Brady.” Merry Christmas Eve!
LancasterOnline

Immaculate Reception's impact, legacy endure 53 years later

Dec. 23—Something changed that Saturday afternoon 53 years ago. The magic surrounding the greatest play in NFL history was so strong, so powerful, that it seemed to transform the fortunes of one of ...
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Franco Harris: What the 'Immaculate Reception' meant to Pittsburgh and the NFL

PITTSBURGH - And it came to pass — actually, quarterback Terry Bradshaw came to pass, but bear with us. This is a story about football, culture and religion, so it seems right to begin with some ...

SN 140 Moments: No. 29 - Franco Harris makes the Immaculate Reception to vanquish Raiders in playoffs

Two days before Christmas in 1972, the Steelers and Raiders met for an AFC divisional playoff showdown. The defensive ...
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Franco Harris Dies: Hall Of Famer Who Caught “The Immaculate Reception” & Won 4 Super Bowls Was 72

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fifty years ago this week, Harris was a rookie when he caught “The Immaculate Reception” in a playoff game against the Oakland ...