After 12 years, the old butterflies came back. Well, I guess at my age you call them moths.
Franco Harris
Halfway through the decade, we realized that we had a great team and that we could do great things, and that we could probably have something here that we believed we had a chance to reach greatness.
Franco Harris
It’s not how you come out of the starting blocks.
Franco Harris
But, as always, Mr. Rooney would come over and shake your hand and congratulate you on a good game, no matter what the situation was.
Franco Harris
And, coaching has never been an option for me.
Franco Harris
All I wanted to be was a player.
Franco Harris
The Houston Astrodome was kind of a tough field.
Franco Harris
Where Joe was more vocal and emotional whereas Chuck was very reserved. But, both of them executed great strategy and both of them demanded a lot of their players.
Franco Harris
Yes, I would have rather finished up in Pittsburgh.
Franco Harris
I really don’t look at comparing things that way because even in a 14-game season, there could be a running back who could have a lot more carries than other running backs.
Franco Harris
And so, it’s not a thing of how many carries, but were you effective when you did carry.
Franco Harris
Jack Lambert is mean and relentless wherever he goes, on and off the field! I do remember many times he would chase me in practice but no way would I let him catch me.
Franco Harris