Harris talked about how Tommy Lasorda told him that the way he acts with fans and people in the community is really important, and that people will always remember that. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Franco attributed his success to his upbringing and how his parents raised him. “My mother didn’t understand why people didn’t refer to her Italian heritage more and more.” – Franco Harris on his Italian mother, “For us, multicultural was our life, it was our surroundings.” – Franco Harris on growing up in a multicultural family, “You’re not the only person with a vocal Italian mother.” – Anthony Fasano speaking to Franco Harris on The Italian American Podcast, “Oh yeah, we had the plastic cover on the couch.” – Franco Harris discussing his Italian Mother, “I feel like I can spot an Italian house from the outside.” – Dolores Alfieri during an interview with Franco Harris, “Mr. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Your email address will not be published. Cad Harris was the father of Franco Harris, who played professional football in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Failed to delete memorial. He still keeps in touch with Al Vento, who co-founded Franco’s Italian Army. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Cad Harris I found on Findagrave.com. Paterno, he bringing me the biggest box of chocolates I’ve ever seen.” – Franco Harris’s mother when he was getting recruited, “She was all about keeping her house clean and raising her kids.” – Franco Harris on his Italian mother, “Isn’t that amazing, when you think about it.” – Franco Harris speaking about Franco’s Italian Army, “I’m getting this wine in the stadium if it’s the last thing I do.” – Dolores Alfieri speaking about Franco’s Italian Army, “Frank Sinatra joined the Italian Army, who would have ever thought that.” – Franco Harris, “My mom put Ava Maria on the radio, and then the Immaculate Reception happened.” – Franco Harris on the Immaculate Reception, The National Italian American Foundation’s 41st Gala. The Pittsburgh Steeler running back set a Bowl rushing mark of 158 yards. Her long black hair was kept in place by two braids. Resend Activation Email. Franco first visited Italy when he was 19 years old with his mother to visit her family. But the thing that always brought a smile to their faces was Franco Harris, a player that transcends generations and continues to be a beloved Steeler to this day.” – Bryan DeArdo . Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. To suggest a change to a cemetery page, visit the Cemetery Corrections forum. Sorry! Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. “I came here when I was 19. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 20 photos to this memorial. She didn’t go to any of his high school games. However, he lives with Dana Kokmanovich as of 2012. “But it takes more—the desire to work hard.”. Try again later. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request. Franco Harris is one of nine children that resulted from the Harris's marriage in 1947. Franco is a retired professional American Football player, best known for playing in the National Football League (NFL) with the Seattle Seahawks and the Pittsburgh Steelers. To Gina Harris, Franco Always a Most Valuable Son. Franco Harris was born on 7 March 1950, in Fort Dix, New Jersey USA, of African-American and Italian descent. Perhaps the turning point came late in the National League campaign, he said, when they were beaten by the Houston Oilers in an upset. When he returned he worked in the Fort Dix mess hall. Franco Harris is not married. You can still file a request but no one will be notified. If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. Plese check the I'm not a robot checkbox.'. There is a problem with your email/password. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? This account has been disabled. Thanks for your help! Cad Harris was the father of Franco Harris, who played professional football in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks. Franco Harris is one of nine children that resulted from the Harris's marriage in 1947. Also an additional 2 volunteers within fifty miles. “When Franco was in junior high,” recalled his father, Cad, “Gina wouldn't sign to let him play football.”. They also have one son, Dokmanovich Harris. But Gina Harris, who had never seen a football game in her native Italy, left her Mount Holly, N. J., home yesterday to be on hand at The Plaza. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. That's why she didn't want me to play,” said Franco. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The couple met in Pisa, Italy, where he was a medic with the United States Army. Tweetables “My mother didn’t understand why people didn’t refer to her Italian heritage more and more.” – Franco Harris on his Italian mother “For us, multicultural was our life, it was our surround Franco discussed growing up in a multi-cultural family, with his mother being an Italian immigrant from Pisa and his father an African American who grew up in Mississippi. Enter a valid email address and a feedback message. When Franco moved to Pittsburgh as an NFL rookie, he wasn’t aware that the Bloomfield neighborhood was considered the Italian American section, yet he was drawn there and ended up renting an apartment in this “Little Italy.”. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Franco talked about how his mother was a very traditional Italian. ). We’ve updated the security on the site. Playing football, and especially having success early on with it, helped Franco to identify with both his father and mother’s cultures and not have challenges with identity. A system error has occurred. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Powered by, « An unforgetable surprise I received when doing family research in Italy, Learning to hold onto who we are when we lose those who made us who we are ». “She didn't understand the game. We do not have any photo volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Try again later. Muhammad Ali also was honored, picking up his third major award in a week.

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