Unforgettable Sports Moments That Defined History

The Immaculate Reception (1972)

In an NFL playoff game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Oakland Raiders, with the Steelers trailing late in the fourth quarter, Franco Harris made an incredible catch of a deflected pass just inches above the ground and ran it into the end zone for a touchdown. The Immaculate Reception not only secured the Steelers’ victory but also became one of the most iconic plays in football history.