17+ Franco Harris Quotes On Football, Sports And Nfl

Franco Harris is an American former professional football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990 and was selected to nine Pro Bowls during his career. Harris is best known for his "Immaculate Reception" catch in 1972, which was voted the greatest play in NFL history. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Franco Harris on life, football, leadership.

All I wanted to be was a player. — Franco Harris

When you get discouraged or depressed, try changing your attitude from negative to positive and see how life can change for you. — Franco Harris

And so, it's not a thing of how many carries, but were you effective when you did carry. — Franco Harris

The Houston Astrodome was kind of a tough field. — 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

It's not how you come out of the starting blocks. — 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

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

Once that was over, I knew that my ties to a football organization would be over because I never wanted to coach or be in the front office. — Franco Harris

Yes, I would have rather finished up in Pittsburgh. — Franco Harris

How you look at a situation is very important, for how you think about a problem may defeat you before you ever do anything about it. When you get discouraged or depressed, try changing your attitude from negative to positive and see how life can change for you. Remember, your attitude toward a situation can help you to change it -- you create the very atmosphere for defeat or victory. — Franco Harris

And, coaching has never been an option for me. — Franco Harris

Right now, I'm working with Super Bakery and we manufacture nutritional donuts called Super Donuts. — Franco Harris

Remember, your attitude toward a situation can help you to change it - you create the very atmosphere for defeat or victory. — Franco Harris

After 12 years, the old butterflies came back. Well, I guess at my age you call them moths. — 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

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

Life Lessons by Franco Harris

1. Franco Harris demonstrated the importance of hard work and dedication to achieving success. He was able to overcome obstacles and persevere in the face of adversity to become one of the greatest running backs in NFL history.
2. His commitment to excellence and determination to reach his goals serve as an example of what can be accomplished with dedication and focus.
3. His career serves as an inspiring reminder that success can be achieved through hard work and perseverance, no matter the odds.