Object Details
- Harris, Franco
- associated institution
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Description (Brief)
- Pittsburgh Steelers Helmet, worn by running back Franco Harris (b. 1950) in Super Bowl XIV., held in Pasadena, California on January 20, 1980. The Steelers won the game, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 31-19. Harris ran for 46 yards and two touchdowns, and caught 3 passes for 66 yards.
- Harris was a running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1972 to 1983, finishing his career with one season with the Seattle Seahawks in 1984. Finishing his career with 91 rushing touchdowns, he won four Super Bowls with Pittsburgh: IX; X; XIII and XIV. He is best remembered for his "Immaculate Reception," a controversial catch that gave the Steelers their first ever playoff win in 1972.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Credit Line
- Pittsburgh Steelers Football Team (through Daniel M. Rooney)
- 1979
- ID Number
- 1980.0131.06
- accession number
- 1980.0131
- catalog number
- 1980.0131.06
- Object Name
- Helmet
- football helmet
- helmet, football
- Physical Description
- plastic (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 14 1/2 in x 12 in; 36.83 cm x 30.48 cm
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
- Highlights from the Culture and the Arts Collection
- Sports & Leisure
- National Museum of American History
- name of sport or game
- Football
- level of sport
- Professional
- Record ID
- nmah_665829
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-dd68-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
