Strip District in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Franco Harris

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 14, 2026

1. Franco Harris Marker

Inscription.
☆ Born March 7, 1950 ☆
During 13 seasons with the National Football League, Franco Harris became one of the greatest running backs in football history. He won four Super Bowl championships with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1970s, and his "Immaculate Reception" touchdown in 1972 is one of the most celebrated plays in sports annals. After retiring from football, he remained in Pittsburgh as a successful entrepreneur and beloved civic leader.

Erected 2026 by Pittsburgh Walk of Fame.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is March 7, 1950.

Location. 40° 27.092′ N, 79° 59.111′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in the Strip District. It is at the intersection of Smallman Street and 18th Street, on the left when traveling east on Smallman Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1827 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh PA 15222, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

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and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Myron Cope (here, next to this marker); Mario Lemieux (here, next to this marker); Martha Graham (here, next to this marker); Jimmy Stewart (here, next to this marker); Shirley Jones (a few steps from this marker); H. J. Heinz (a few steps from this marker); Henry Mancini (a few steps from this marker); Nellie Bly (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 14, 2026

2. Franco Harris Marker

Marker is in the foreground.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.