Pittsburgh Dad Reacts to Steelers vs. Raiders (and the passing of Franco Harris)

[@pandamonium4857]

Thank you dad, that opening monologue was beautiful. As good as Franco was on the field, he was somehow an even better man off the field. Franco is the Standard.

[@kage3050]

That opening dialogue was so spot on, as well as the complaint about the 3rd and 16 conversion. Just the exclamation on the loss of Franco.

[@Panther920]

An all time classic episode. RIP Franco.

[@Zaneybaby02]

THE STANDARD

[@pittsburghsteelers2838]

I met him back when the Steelers defeated the 49ers in San Francisco back in the late 90’s, he was coming out of the stadium and I yell out Franco Harris in my Steeler garb.He actually stopped and had a short but very nice conversation, shook my hand then apologized because He had to go catch a plane. I’ve catered for the raiders and have met a good amount of Celebrities, professional athletes,etc... due to my profession as a Private Aircraft Caterer but meeting Franco was a treat and unforgettable. PS4L 🤙 #32

[@shahster]

We’ve been undefeated ever since…excellent Pittsburgh Dad

[@Anukinihun]

I'm not crying, it's just Matt Canada's play calls, giving me a sinus infection 😂😂😂😂

[@spaceflight1019]

Nah, his play calls make me channel the goalie from Slap Shot..."makes me sick, makes me puke, blahs, blah, blah!"

[@soulgirl66]

His play calling has put more than a few tears in my eyes this season 😥

[@prettycureforever7102]

@@spaceflight1019 I had to turn the tv off ugh play calling was so horrible I'm supposed we were still in it

[@spaceflight1019]

@@prettycureforever7102 It reminds me of Chuck Noll...first and second down, run. Third down, pass. It worked as long as Rocky, Franco, Lynn, and John were there.

[@tadroid3858]

In 1987 I checked Franco into a hotel in Cincinnati at 11:30pm. Tired from the day, he talked to me for a half hour after I told him I was a Penn State & Steeler game. "You're one of the family!" he said. Nobody was a stranger to Franco, and everyone deserved respect. Thanks!

[@itz_akuma]

love that story man beautiful .!!

[@davea4889]

Ravens fan here…. Not many opposing teams’s players I ever admired …. But Franco was always one I did. He always seemed like a really nice man. My condolences to the Steelers nation. 🙏❤

[@johns9652]

Other than highlight reels and Pittsburgh Dad, I stopped watching football for the most part. It was a process that took a couple years. First there was the kneeling and stuff, then the Redskins became "Football Team". I grew up watching the Skins and some of my best football memories are of Darrell Green, one of maybe a handful of players to play their entire career for one team. (Not counting guys who only last a few years). I mean players with longevity. My sister is a huge Ravens fan, and gradually got me into watching them as a second team for a while. Gotta admit though, some of the legends of all time are Steelers. Every sports fan my age remembers the Mean Joe Green Coke commercial from back in the day. Franco is a legend, of course. Props to Villanueva as well, for not folding to the woke BS as a veteran. Can't mention the NFL and veterans in the same sentence without also paying tribute to the 14 players who lost their lives in combat, the latest of which was Pat Tillman.

[@nickames3808]

Noble Opponents In The Sport of Football IS THE THING ! It's a Great Thing to be able to Respect Your Competitors. Steelers-Ravens are often Great Games!

[@jschreck2]

@@johns9652 go look up "NFL paid patriotism" and get back to me.

[@Gweb52]

Mike Webster’s son here , thanks to my dad I was able to meet a lot of the legends he played with , and I can say that franco would have loved this episode! All that was missing was a picture of young Pittsburgh dad (Pittsburgh boy?) trying to grow a franco Afro ! RIP 32

[@ryanhenson609]

I am sorry for the loss of your dad... Iron Mike! He's a legend and is the only jersey I have!

[@carlspackler1431]

You missed a shot at the end. Derek Carr threw the ball with 32 seconds left and it was intercepted at the 32 yd line. Thank you Franco! 🙏❤️

[@willb3018]

And the interception was by Cam Sutton, number 20 which I thought was interesting.

[@craigbrown2748]

Maybe your best episode ever simply for the tribute to Franco…really appreciate this one Dad.

[@matthewavery2934]

This was a great win for PIT Pittsburgh Dad. What a tribute to Franco. He's smiling in heaven right now 🤗

[@magicmaker15]

Excuse me? How? Last I checked, judgement day has not happened yet. If you believe in heaven, then you MUST adhere to the chain of events leading there.

[@lancenewcomb1639]

I'm glad I got to meet him when I did. I'll cherish the moment.

[@chuckyjamesamartin1968]

@@magicmaker15 His judgment day was Wednesday, dingus. As far as we know, he was a good guy on and off the field

[@the1andonlykk320]

Terrible tahwel swinging

[@the1andonlykk320]

@@magicmaker15 wth are you talking about , keep religion and politics out of football

[@richardbennett1029]

When he said 3-2 win I started tearing up

[@tjfunction]

I'm still crying over here

[@foley15136]

I met Franco in 1980 at White Swan Park. He was the nicest guy. He took the time to talk to me. I was 7 years old. Great memory. Franco and White Swan Park.

[@madringking1119]

When I was in 3rd grade, Franco Harris visited my class and gave out autographs to anyone that correctly guessed Trivia Questions about his career. And I was the ONLY kid that knew about the Immaculate Reception. Wish I still had that autograph and picture that was taken.

[@robduncan2816]

lifelong Bengals fan here, always had respect for Mr Harris. RIP

[@pamelamays4186]

Wonderful tribute to Franco, Dad. No one could've said it better.

[@glockensig]

RIP Franco! A Great Penn Stater... A Great Steeler...And a Great Man!!

[@johnbroadway4196]

I still have my First Jersey. When I was 8. Now fifty years later. Number 32. God bless Franco Harris ! Rest in peace.

[@longsnapper5381]

They don't make 'em like Franco anymore. I met him outside of Bravo 's Restaurant in the North Hills.He ended a cell phone conversation as I walked up after parking the car post drop off and he opened the door for me." I love those garlic rolls here" he said as I walked by LOL. " Me too, Franco." "Enjoy your time with your family", he said as we shook hands. Still makes me smile thinking about it. No one was a stranger to that man. He knew we all loved him.RIP 32.Great job,Dad.

[@sartainja]

Great story. He was a great guy.

[@carolyaster5466]

It's been a sad week for Steelers Nation, but this episode was simply great. Thank you, Pittsburgh Dad.

[@jerrypalladino]

When I was a kid, I saw Franco at the Friendly's ice cream in Mt Lebanon in 1976. I remember it like it was yesterday. He was the best. RIP Franco 🏈

[@deadlimerence]

Lebo resident here, great story, wish that Friendly's was still here!

[@trueblood5391]

Grew up watching the Steelers and Franco in the 70s living in the burgh. Winning 4 SuperBowls. Franco was my grandmother's favorite. All my grand folks coming from Italy. Is it any wonder, we were part of the Italian army! She used to yell at the TV when he got tackled a little tough. He represented the city of Champions as well as anyone ever could or ever will.

[@mmurphya1]

you know that was the most touching tribute to Franco, yet. Dude saved the franchise and the city.

[@kellymartin294]

Franco was larger than life on and off the field

[@nickw7235]

Franco came to a restaurant I use to work at in state college. I was a host that night and got to take Franco’s name (he didn’t wait long after my boss saw him). I don’t usually get star struck but it happened lol. I said “hey Franco Harris” then almost immediately asked him “what’s the name for the table” lol. He laughed and took a pic with me. Great man. Grateful for that moment. Grateful for his legacy. Long live 32

[@alyseh9539]

Can we take a brief second to acknowledge the Steelers suit jacket in the opening monologue... 🔥🔥🔥

[@tjpatte100]

Well done Pittsburgh Dad. I have pictures of my son with the statue of Franco in the airport every year we came home for about 5 years. While he was born in San Diego, he's always been a Steelers fan and you would be amazed at the amount kids that wear Steelers gear out here, must be good upbringing.

[@richardgazinia5482]

Beautiful opening. As a Philly kid and Eagles fan I was blessed with seeing Franco play on the field twice in the 70s. I think he played in the 1976 Exhibition game between the Steelers and Eagles but to be honest the game was held during a Hurricane. Hurricane Belle hit the day of the game along the Jersey shore and to my father's credit he still took me to the game, we both got drenched even sitting underneath the overhang. I did get permission to pee on the car tire in the parking lot although I guess it really didn't matter. The second time was when the Steelers came to The Vet in 1979. Since I didn't grow up in the Pittsburgh area, I don't have any "meeting" Franco stories but even in rural Chester County my brother and I set off fireworks when the Steelers won Super Bowl IX.

[@rememberpickles]

I was sitting in the parking lot at the mall waiting on my boyfriend to buy me a surprise Christmas present when I heard on the radio that Franco had passed. I told my boyfriend when he came back to the car, and we were bummed. It cheered me up a bit when I opened the present on Christmas Eve, and it was a new Steelers sweatshirt.

[@brandonsmith340]

Rip to 32 the awesome person he was.

[@centexcards3867]

Franco inspired me to play running back in high school. I wore my hip pads just like him. He was my favorite player in all sports. I remember checking out the Penn State football book from my school library and reading about him, Lydell Mitchell and Joe Paterno. He was destined for glory from the start and I will always remember how much of a sportsman he was. Never flashy and always humble until Hollywood Henderson pissed him off that Super Bowl. R.I.P. Franco, gone but not forgotten.

[@tonysobina8390]

That was a reason to be pissed off! ..that didnt happen much back then, trash talk was frowned upon

[@Chandlergt1995]

As a browns fan living in pittsburgh very well done! Franco would be proud. He is upstairs with “iron” mike Webster smiling down on all of us.

[@robertadunn1572]

PD you had me crying before I even watched the video, I knew it was gonna be so much better then the stupid NFL dropping the ball on the halftime tribute to Franco, only got to see like 3 minutes of it then they went to commercials, I had to find the whole video online to watch the whole thing,GRR!, I met Franco back in the 70's, he was at a small amusement park not far from my hometown in Tipton ,Pa. The Delgrosso Family ran it and he and his family were close friends to them, well anyway he was shaking hands and signing auto graphs , and I walked up to him after he was done signing his last autograph and he shook my hand and asked me my name and thanked me for being a member of the Steeler family his voice was a soft as his handshake . Such an awesome guy, wished I had a camera to have had a picture taken with him, but back in the 70's we lived for the moments and I will always remember that, That was in 1975. Thank You Franco for being such a strong role model that all prayers should strive to be. RIP Franco!

[@Deondre_Clark]

Hard to do comedy and be this genuine about a real loss to the Steeler family. Well done

[@troydefrancescotheplotagon3245]

RIP Franco harris. You will be missed for the greatest plays in nfl history

[@patrickwentz8413]

My uncle Sandy went to Penn State with Franco. They had the same major and were in several classes together. My uncle always said what a nice guy he was. Our whole family became Steelers fans when he went to Pittsburgh. We miss you Franco.

[@martinedwards7758]

I feel blessed having to watch the majority of Franco’s career live. Great Steeler and a Great Man.

[@charleneevans5848]

RIP Franco. A legend on & off the field. He was waving the Terrible towel with Myron & the Chief.

[@robertellis4938]

Greatest. Pittsburgh Dad. Ever.

[@WhatTheSamHill7303]

I met Mr. Harris last year at the WFA Championship in Canton. He was a gracious, kind gentleman and a football legend that even this Pats fan admires. RIP #32 and thanks for that touching opening Dad.

[@stephendobrosielski2825]

RIP, Franco. You were the heart and soul of this city for many years. Thanks for your tribute, Pittsburgh Dad. Your best work ever.

[@darrenguido]

What a great opening segment... yinz spoke for all of us, n'at!

[@williamzavatsky8813]

RIP FRANCO and thank you pittsburgh dad

[@timothydonaldson3801]

I was lucky enough to watch him play every week! It was a great time to be a kid and a Steeler fan growing up in the 70s. I still have my Steelers helmet from the Sears catalog, wish I had my #32 jersey that went with it! Great tribute! RIP Franco! The Italian Stallion!

[@mbrower8864]

Franco and the Steelers were a joy to watch!

[@beardown6574]

nice tribute to a yinzer legend Franco.

[@poonhandler520]

One of the Greatest #32. Too bad NFL network had to play commercials. During the tribute ceremony 😡.

[@yogib37]

yeah I was pretty pissed about that also. Total disrespect

[@andrewgrove1691]

If it was Tom brady ceremony it would never happen

[@poonhandler520]

@@yogib37 especially since he was much more then just a football player. He did a lot for the community of Pittsburgh. As well as none profit organizations

[@OperationIce]

As a 49ers fan I send my condolences to Steeler nation as my big brother is a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan rest easy Franco!

[@Godlvr008]

Immaculate reception was my first game, uncle took me when I was 11, truly a religious experience. Franco used to go to dads Northside youth center to tell kids"stay in school, dont do drugs" ,class act like Pittsbugh dad

[@shelbeepollino9008]

As a lifelong Raiders fan, I loved this 🖤

[@SWhit62030]

My daughter grew up in Boston. I'm happy Pittsburgh is her home for two reasons. One is her love for Fred Rogers and she still calls him "Neighbor." The other is Franco Harris.

[@michaelbratton472]

I watched that game in 1972 I was yelling jumping up and down my mom said what the hell you yelling at , it was the beginning of one of the greatest dynasties in football history.

[@davideggert9720]

You couldn't said it any better about Franco. I had the privilege and honor to know Franco, when I worked at Giant Eagle in Leetsdale. He would always shake my hand and ask me how I am doing. We had a lot of good conversations about life, or football. He's the Ultimate Steeler who represented the Steelers Organization with Class and Integrity.

[@tomleroyl]

My mother use to have a “Franco’s Italian Army” sweatshirt that she would wear on Sundays to watch the Steelers. He was always larger than life in our house.

[@ironman4122]

Well done sir! We will miss 32, but we were damn lucky to have known such a great player …and better man!🖤💛🏈🤟🙏✌️

[@allenatkins2263]

I remember Franco, R.I.P. brother. Thanks Dad.

[@paulschirf9259]

I turned six a few days before the immaculate reception. While I didn't see it, I saw the football excitement grow in my family over the next few years. My childhood in the 70s included learning to love the team, and my dad and cousins and aunts and uncles and pap-pap all loved the team. Grandma? Not so much.

[@jay_behr]

Awesome tribute to Franco, thanks Pittsburgh Dad.

[@lanceenchainte4890]

That was a beautiful monologue. Franco was a truly a special player. I’m an Eagles fan, but as a PSU alum, nothing but love for Harris (and Ham). I own both of their jerseys. I was able to meet Harris once, and all the stories of him being a genuinely good person don’t describe him enough - one of the best and kindest human beings ever to walk this earth. So from Eagles country to Steelers nation, our deepest condolences. We all lost one of the greats this past week.

[@scottmeredith8409]

Dad......you are just as much to the Steelers as Myron, Hargrove, Franco, and all the greats! Thanks Dad for bringing a little humor in my day. God bless you and keep keeping us grounded on our beloved Steelers.

[@michaelwright7960]

Only two times I cried for a ball player. This week because of the opening of this video and on opening day when Pops Stargell passed.

[@sandrahossman2089]

A beautiful tribute to Franco,I grew up watching Franco and loving the love he had for the Steelers and Pittsburgh. RIP

[@jamesmathews9098]

That was great Dad! I remember the play on TV. I was 9 and my family was from Pittsburgh, living in Charlotte. It was the start of the longest love affair I’ve ever had. Thank you!

[@ronbridgman2017]

I'll admit it I cried more than the Bungles lady when I heard the news, Dad that opening was the best one you have ever done THANK YOU

[@michaelswick4251]

Love that Jacket! Franco was awesome on and off the field

[@steverochna9938]

This was by far the best episode of all time

[@alexturner493]

Derek Carr also threw the interception with 32 seconds left in the game and Sutton caught it on the 32 yard line 😳

[@CeciDadisman]

Amen, PIttsburgh Dad. Beautiful monologue.

[@tompitcairn7811]

3-2 Win! Love it!

[@cyconlejr]

Franco was the first poster I had as a kid. He was why I played football as a kid!!

[@jasonjimerson7046]

Always wanted to meet Franco Harris. I guess I'll never will now. But still, great to see that the Steelers are still fighting in these final games. Merry Christmas Pittsburgh Dad and to the Steeler Nation.

[@Spizlesparkz]

Lost my dad around the beginning of covid its honestly awesome to watch these videos and just imagine what my dad would think videos like these are amazing

[@kevinkohr1695]

3-2-win....absolutely perfect!

[@markmccracken6951]

Franco was a great player and an even better human being.

[@markfusco2691]

Good job Dad, Franco deserves only the best... RIP Paisano

[@tinawilliams4490]

Great Job Pittsburgh Dad...Franco is a legend to STEELER NATION

[@GoodyMan66]

FIRST....Where do you get that jacket? I NEED TO KNOW! Second.... Franco was my dad's generation of Steelers, but he still gets nothing but respect here!

[@Aldark22405]

Bengals fan here... barely remember seeing Franco in a live action, but certainly a memorable player. Fantastic tribute. 😞🖤💛

[@iraheta453]

Rest in peace Franco Pittsburgh Steelers nation ❤❤❤

[@blutomindpretzel1735]

the transition between the Franco talk to the gameplay had me in tears. Brilliant!

[@justinditzler4168]

Completely unfathomable that he wasn't there on Saturday. Very sad. Glad they pulled it out for him...

[@jesusloverofmysoul8794]

What a great opening tribute to Franco Harris and excellent Segway into the game. You guys are just great........and I'm a 56 year old Dallas Cowboys fan.........no don't shoot!!!

[@jchristopher2031]

That sport coat and Franco Harris opening might be the best thing since you did the Steelers v. Chiefs playoff game when you talked about “this third down”. Awesome stuff

[@davidwarner437]

I also never saw Franco play a single live game, but man did my dad talk about that 70s team, show me highlights of them, play football with me in the yard and reenact bradshaw to Franco passes. I saw many interviews with the man, heard man stories about how approachable on the street he was. So I never needed to see him play a game, I understood how special a talent and a person the man is, was and will forever be. Awesome episode as always

[@marinegator1833]

I was at that game and u can just feel the emotion from the fans.

[@marcushoustonsr]

Well said about Franco

[@davidpenrod7296]

Well done Pittsburgh Dad. Awesome tribute to #32

[@stacigabrish909]

I think Franco was giving the Steelers a lift from heaven RIP Franco Great Steeler and man I remember him as a kid scoring TD'S in the Super Bowl

[@adamneill9237]

Top notch episode. Thanks Curt!

[@chrisswanson6385]

Crying and laughing here... Thanks Pittsburgh dad for nailing it.

[@howardrich408]

Our condolences from the great state of Ohio and the great city of Cleveland Franco was top notch if we watched it a hundred times

[@johnnygrind77]

Jeez, Dad's eulogy was better than what the NFL Network showed for Franco. Didn't even show the tribute video. Thanks, Goodell.

[@AKUSUXs]

A great tribute to FRANCO! It's because of Franco and the Super Bowl wins in the 70s that I became a STEELERS FAN! I was a young lad, 7 or 8🖤💛🖤💛 I called Sutton's INT the "Italian Army Interception". However, I loved the 32-12 = 20. R. I. P. #32 Franco Harris!💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤

[@danacoleman4007]

Thanks, Franco! For everything!!!!

[@zew1414]

Great opening guys! Franco will never ever be forgotten, immaculate reception or not! He was very special.

[@opinionmaximus]

I said the same thing on that 3rd and long! 😂. Got a Steelers bike from Sears in 1980 for my 8th birthday and been a Steelers fan every since. THANK GOD living here in SW Michigan my parents didn’t get me a Lions one. 😂 R.I.P. to my favorite Steeler Mr. Harris. 😢❤

[@buenavidaproject]

True Legend! #32 Forever. 😢 Pittsburgh Dad another legend. Tearing up over here, watching KZbin.

[@steelbat54]

That was really nice. Thanks buddy! R.I.P. Franco...

[@gregdavis7738]

Franco's Army marches on!

[@billrehm3590]

Franco and Rocky , it don't get no better than that.

[@josephtotter7484]

Two things I remember as a 6 year old lad in Athens ga. My dad going insane over the immaculate reception and watching an Apollo launch. I can say I did get to see Franco play on TV. I may be a GA boy but my DNA is all from Pittsburgh.

[@carlossalas7331]

RIP Franco, thank you for this

[@admiralcapn]

You could hear the stadium go "3, 2, 1, WIN!" over the broadcast.

[@DWebbTheOldHead]

Beautiful tribute, and the segue to 3 and 16 is a pure Dad moment. 32 FOREVER!!!