Mike Tomlin said it was Pat Freiermuth’s idea for Steelers to wear Franco Harris jerseys
It was amazing to see the Steelers players entering Acrisure Stadium wearing the classic No. 32 jersey, the late Franco Harris. Harris, who died earlier this week, was buried on Saturday.
Mike Tomlin was back in his No. 32 jersey after the Steelers’ 13-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. When asked who invent the idea of having the jerseys worn by the players, Tomlin replied that it was Pat Freiermuth. Tomlin said it was tight end Pat Freiermuth’s idea to honor Harris. Harris was the one to announce the Steelers’ selection of Freiermuth. Both men played college football for Penn State when Freiermuth was drafted.
If it was Freiermuth’s goal to go out and make Harris proud, he definitely succeeded. Freiermuth was vital in the team’s comeback win. Freiermuth made multiple clutch catches on the team’s game-winning touchdown drive.
Halftime honored Harris and the 50th anniversary the Immaculate Reception.
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