PNC Bank Throws Party After Franco Harris' 'Immaculate Reception' Voted Greatest Play In NFL History
PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) -- PNC Bank threw a party for Franco Harris to celebrate a big accomplishment.
Harris' scoop of a deflected pass and subsequent run for the winning touchdown in a 1972 playoff victory against Oakland – forever known as the "Immaculate Reception" – was voted the greatest play in NFL history.
On Tuesday night, fans got the chance to meet Harris and celebrate the honor.
A nationwide panel of 68 media members chose the Immaculate Reception as the top play with 3,270 points and 39 first-place votes.
Pittsburgh kicked the extra point for a 13-7 lead with 5 seconds remaining and won a playoff game for the first time in franchise history.
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