From the WTAE archives: Rarely seen post-game interviews after the Immaculate Reception

There's no question the immaculate reception is what launched Franco Harris into superstardom in Pittsburgh and around the world.Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 anchor Ryan Recker went into the WTAE archives and uncovered locker room interviews that were conducted immediately after Franco's improbable catch.Here's a look back at the history of the play itself and the emotions of Franco and others as they described it on Dec. 23, 1972.Watch the video above for a glimpse at this rarely-seen footage.

There's no question the immaculate reception is what launched Franco Harris into superstardom in Pittsburgh and around the world.

Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 anchor Ryan Recker went into the WTAE archives and uncovered locker room interviews that were conducted immediately after Franco's improbable catch.

Here's a look back at the history of the play itself and the emotions of Franco and others as they described it on Dec. 23, 1972.

Watch the video above for a glimpse at this rarely-seen footage.