PITTSBURGH - And it came to pass — actually, quarterback Terry Bradshaw came to pass, but bear with us. This is a story about football, culture and religion, so it seems right to begin with some ...

Franco Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers scored a game-winning 42-yard touchdown off a deflected pass in what is known as the “Immaculate Reception”. The Pittsburgh crowd at Three Rivers Stadium went ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fifty years ago this week, Harris was a rookie when he caught “The Immaculate Reception” in a playoff game against the Oakland ...

Dec. 23—Something changed that Saturday afternoon 53 years ago. The magic surrounding the greatest play in NFL history was so strong, so powerful, that it seemed to transform the fortunes of one of ...

PHIL VILLAPIANO WALKS through the Pittsburgh airport. It is late Wednesday evening, three days before Christmas. Even at 73, he still looks like a linebacker -- sturdy chest, stout shoulders, steel ...

Earlier this week, I asked you to share the greatest gift football’s given you. A few people poured out their hearts with touching, emotional answers of the words “Tom Brady.” Merry Christmas Eve!