Oct 14, 2015 football is a sport that has clear religious connections, from the hail mary pass to touchdown jesus to the immaculate reception. One of the nfls original hall of fame inductees in 1963, his 1935 national chile rookie card is also the most valuable football card in the hobby. An amazing memento with profound historical significance, the ticket stub that we present here comes from the december 23, 1972 afc divisional playoff game between the. Terry bradshaw was the gunslinger behind the steel curtain steelers dynasty of the 1970s, and the man who threw the immaculate reception to franco harris, one of the most famous plays in nfl history. He was picked by the steelers in the first round of the 1972 nfl draft, the th selection overall. Pittsburgh steelers running back franco harris 32, scores after catching a deflected pass, dubbed the immaculate reception, during afc divisional playoff game against the oakland raiders in. Buy from many sellers and get your cards all in one shipment. The 1972 afc divisional round game between the oakland raiders and pittsburgh steelers featured arguably one of the most famous plays in nfl history. Although these ornaments are dated, the date is not an integral part of the ornament design. With the steelers trailing in the last 30 seconds of the game, pittsburgh quarterback.
They are sought by everyone from sports fans to people who attend rock concerts. Dropping one per box, the base and parallel cards are more like the appetizer when collectors came mainly for the steak. If it weent for football and basketball the universities would have a problem financing title 9. The immaculate reception football history britannica. Here are 20 conservative football stars you should root for, from both the past and the present. A football life features new interviews with a total of 11 players from both teams who participated in game, including the two steelers at the heart of the controversy, john frenchy fuqua and franco harris. Value of franco harris football cards baseball cards and.
Although immaculate is again extended to the world of college athletics, 2016 panini immaculate collegiate football narrows the focus to only those associated with the pigskin. Franco harris signed ticket stub from the immaculate. Every program has an immaculate reception, a play or a game that changed its fortunes for better or worse, a nearmiss that. The price of a franco harris rookie card is determined by a few factors. Although the steelers went on to lose the afc championship game to the miami dolphinswho would. And since this was printed prior to the 197273 season, the biographies of each team were written before such words as immaculate reception or undefeated season or chad ochocinco. Their second appearance in the postseason would prove the teams turning point, as the immaculate reception helped usher in a new era of steelers success.
Mt condition cards from 1981present usually command a 25%50% premium over book value, with pre1980 and prewar cards getting twotothree times book. The super bowl stopped being all about football a long time ago. Steelers football alabama football football fans pittsburgh sports pittsburgh city nfl highlights rugby nfl history best. Nfl player trading cards were included with the ornaments from 1995 1998. Immaculate football holds special meaning for west. Nevertheless, football gouges the supporter of the program. An amazing memento with profound historical significance, the program that we present here comes from the december 23, 1972 afc divisional playoff game between the pittsburgh steelers and the oakland raiders. Harris rookie card has enjoyed inflated value from his playoff performances and memories of the immaculate reception. Threefourths of nfl quarterbacks are evangelical christians. May 4, 20 franco harris immaculate reception steelers wheaties cereal box stay safe and healthy.
Franco harris immaculate reception steelers wheaties cereal. Each of the steeler and raider players provide their perspective of what happened that day in three rivers stadium. While tickets used to be torn upon entering an event, leaving the attendee with only a stub, since 2003 most tickets have been scanned, which means these days you can collect fulls, which are. Jan 31, 2018 some remember it to this day as a game for the ages, but in reality, it was a dull affair until the final 22 seconds when steelers rookie running back franco harris made a catch that was later coined the immaculate reception. It occurred in the afc divisional playoff game of the national football league nfl, between the pittsburgh steelers and the oakland raiders at three rivers stadium in pittsburgh, pennsylvania, on december 23, 1972. But in sheer quantity, it cannot hold a candle to college football. The immaculate reception controversial nfl calls espn. Football is a sport that has clear religious connections, from the hail mary pass to touchdown jesus to the immaculate reception. He won a super bowl as head coach of the oakland raiders, and after retiring from coaching became a wellknown color commentator for nfl telecasts. John earl madden born april 10, 1936 is an american former football coach and sportscaster.
Steelers unveil immaculate reception monument nbc sports. Dec 23, 2011 between 1933 and 1971, the steelers franchise appeared in only one postseason game, losing 210 to the philadelphia eagles in 1947. Its the famous plays 40th anniversary, but even hd cameras may not have solved mystery. It was a signature moment that sticks to the man to this day, but hes a hall of famer even without it, thanks to four super bowl rings, more than 14,000 yards from scrimmage, and an even 100 touchdowns. Making this number even more mindboggling is the fact that art rooney, the franchises founder, purchased the team for. An amazing memento with profound historical significance, the ticket stub that we present here comes from the december 23, 1972 afc divisional playoff game between the pittsburgh steelers and the oakland raiders. Shop comcs extensive selection of 2016 panini immaculate collection collegiate base football cards. He was chosen for 9 cons ecutive pro bowls from 1972 through 1980. All photos are professional lab quality on heavy duty glossy paper. Franco harris gamewinning touchdown in the 1972 afc divisional playoff game against oakland wouldnt have counted if the deflected pass he caught was only deflected by teammate john frenchy fuqua. Top firstyear nfl stars are showcased via oncard rookie patch autographs, immaculate signature rookie patches and premium patches rookie autographs. Franco harris born march 7, 1950 is a former american football running back who played professionally in the national football league nfl for the pittsburgh steelers and seattle seahawks. He is also widely known for the longrunning madden nfl.
Description franco harris signed ticket stub from the immaculate reception game. Football legends hallmark keepsake series ornaments at. The cornhuskers hadnt lost to missouri in nearly two decades, but they trailed the 29point underdogs 3831 with seven seconds to play. The cards were discontinued and ornaments from 1999 onward do not include a trading card. This is usually reserved for cards from a justopened pack, andor have been handled very lightly. For more than 50 years, the conservative book club has guided book lovers to the best. There is also one limited base card or base parallel, numbered to 99 or less. Aug 27, 20 but in sheer quantity, it cannot hold a candle to college football. The immaculate reception is voted greatest play in nfl. Between 1933 and 1971, the steelers franchise appeared in only one postseason game, losing 210 to the philadelphia eagles in 1947. Every premium box includes five autographs or relics.
Can someone explain what the rating numbers mean, when. He played his first 12 years in the nfl with the steelers. Baker owns the famed immaculate reception football caught by steelers running back franco harris in 1972. On fourthand10 from the steelers 40yard line, pittsburghs quarterback, terry bradshaw, threw a pass that was deflected toward the ground by a raider defender before harris. May 4, 20 franco harris immaculate reception steelers wheaties cereal box. Dec 31, 2008 harris rookie card has enjoyed inflated value from his playoff performances and memories of the immaculate reception. The immaculate reception is one of the most famous plays in the history of american football. It occurred in the afc divisional playoff game between the pittsburgh steelers and the oakland raiders at three rivers stadium in pittsburgh, pennsylvania, on december 23, 1972. Terry bradshaws desperate 4th down pass was wildly deflected into the air during a collision of john frenchy fuqua and jack tatum, resulting in franco harris plucking the ball off his shoetops and running it in for a touchdown to all but ensure a steelers victory. It evolved into a weeklong convention and trade show filled with agendas that often have little to do with the game itself.
Some remember it to this day as a game for the ages, but in reality, it was a dull affair until the final 22 seconds when steelers rookie running back franco harris made a catch that was later coined the immaculate reception. Most valuable football rookie cards come of age in playoffs. Franco harris gamewinning touchdown in the 1972 afc divisional playoff game against oakland wouldnt have counted if the deflected pass he caught was only deflected by. Immaculate reception pittsburgh steelers, nfl steelers. Get details, hobby box breakdown, release date and more. Other articles where the immaculate reception is discussed. Jim baker, of west mifflin, holds the immaculate reception football while looking at a photo his son, sam baker, who died of cancer nine years ago at 33. Recounts ten high points in the history of football, including the first nfl championship game to be televised, the immaculate reception by franco harris in 1972, and the comeback by the buffalo. Dec 18, 2012 its the famous plays 40th anniversary, but even hd cameras may not have solved mystery. Bacon is the author of multiple new york times bestsellers about college football, including three and out, fourth and long, endzone and bos lasting lessons with michigan coach bo. Aug 27, 2009 and since this was printed prior to the 197273 season, the biographies of each team were written before such words as immaculate reception or undefeated season or chad ochocinco.
The rookie barrelled for a touchdown, and the steelers won, thanks to francos immaculate reception. The immaculate reception is the nickname given to one of the most famous plays in the history of american football. The likely permanent exit from the league of the nfls most. The hallmark football legends ornament series features favorite nfl players. For months after the immaculate reception, the sports world still didnt have a name for the play. The play occurred with 22 seconds remaining in the game and the steelers trailing 76. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Becoming an annual highend staple for ncaa collectors, 2018 immaculate collection collegiate football is nearly an allhit product. The immaculate reception at the time of this 1972 afc playoff game between pittsburgh and oakland, a consecutive doubletouch of a forward pass by the offense was illegal, but officials ruled that an oakland defender tipped the pass before pittsburghs franco harris caught the ball. From there, 2018 immaculate collection collegiate football gets quite a bit more exciting. Evolution of the nfl rules nfl football operations. Raind javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Matching 2017, the premium format promises five autographs or relics per box. Take a look at how the play got its name and why its so significant.
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