Franco Dok Harris

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Franco Dok Harris Wiki Biography

Franco Harris was born on 7 March 1950, in Fort Dix, New Jersey USA, of African-American and Italian descent. Franco is a retired professional American Football player, best known for playing in the National Football League (NFL) with the Seattle Seahawks and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and all of his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it is today.

How rich is Franco Harris? As of mid-2016, sources inform us of a net worth that is at $3 million, mostly earned through his success in professional football. He earned a significant amount of money during his time as a player, and has been involved in numerous business ventures after retiring. He’s also made many television appearances, and all of these ensured the position of his wealth.

Harris matriculated from Rancocas Valley Regional High School in 1968 and then attended Penn State University, starting his college football career. He played with the Nittany Lions and led the team in scoring in 1970.

Franco joined the 1972 NFL Draft and was selected as the 13th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers. The pick was controversial as many believed that it was supposed to be his Penn State teammate Lydell Mitchell who was going to be picked. However, Harris proved everyone wrong when he became the Rookie of the Year during his first year with the Steelers, in so doing developing a fan base that consisted largely of the Italian-American population in Pittsburgh. During his 13 year career, Harris became the 12th all-time in the NFL in terms of rushing yards and 10th all-time in rushing touchdowns. He was also part of the Pro Bowl for nine consecutive seasons from 1972 to 1980. He broke records and was able to help the team win four Super Bowls, in 1975, 1976, 1979, and 1980. He was also named as the MVP of Super Bowl IX, becoming the first African-American and Italian-American to be earn that distinction. After 12 years with the Steelers, they refused an request to raise Harris’ pay, so he was released and then he signed to his final year with the Seattle Seahawks, but playing only eight games with them. Since his retirement, the Steelers have never reissued his jersey number 32.

After retiring, Franco and Lydell Mitchell started the Super Bakery Company, which aims to produce nutrition-focused food for children. In 2006, the business was renamed to RSuper Foods and they are responsible for the Super Donut often served in eastern US schools. During this time, they also helped the Parks Sausage Company, and then Franco would go on and appear in commercials for Taco Bell. He also briefly worked with The Meadows Racetrack and Casino and then became the co-owner of the Pittsburgh Passion football team.

For his personal life, Franco is married to Dana Dakmanovich, and they have a son – ‘Dok’ Harris – who ran for mayor of Pittsburgh in 2009. He also had a brother who was a well-known college football player who unfortunately passed away due to a heart attack in 2006.

IMDB Wikipedia $3 Million 1950 1950-3-7 6′ 2″ (1.88 m) Actor American American football player Cad Harris Dana Dokmanovich Fort Dix Franco Dok Harris Franco Harris Net Worth Gina Harris Lydell Mitchell March 7 New Jersey Pennsylvania State University Pete Harris Pisces Rancocas Valley Regional High School USA

Franco Dok Harris Quick Info

Full Name Franco Harris
Net Worth $3 Million
Date Of Birth March 7, 1950
Place Of Birth Fort Dix, New Jersey, USA
Height 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
Weight 104 kg
Profession American football player
Education Pennsylvania State University, Rancocas Valley Regional High School
Nationality American
Spouse Dana Dokmanovich
Children Franco “Dok” Harris
Parents Gina Harris, Cad Harris
Siblings Pete Harris
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1268731/
Awards Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, NFL Honors – AP Offensive Rookie of the Year
Movies Help Me, Help You

Franco Dok Harris Important Facts

  • Currently owns a bakery and sausage factory in the Pittsburgh area. [2003]
  • Has one son, Franco Dokmanovich Harris Jr.(born 1979) with longtime girlfriend Dana Dokmanovich. In 2009, “Dok” ran for Mayor of Pittsburgh but finished in second place with 25% of the vote.
  • He was inducted into the 2011 New Jersey Hall of Fame for his services and contributions to Sports. He was the first African American player to be awarded a Super Bowl MVP (Most Valuable Player). He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks.
  • Ranks 8th on NFL All-Time Rushing Touchdowns List (91).
  • Ranks 10th on NFL All-Time Rushing Yardage List (12,120).
  • Ranks 8th on NFL All-Time Rushing Attempts List (2,949).
  • Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990.
  • Running Back for Pittsburgh Steelers (1972-1983) and Seattle Seahawks (1984).
  • Pittsburgh Steelers All-Time Leader in Rushing Yards (11,950).

Franco Dok Harris Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Monsters 1988 TV Series Joe Actor
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert 2015 TV Series Himself – Catching Tambourine Self
A Football Life 2014 TV Series Himself Self
365 Days: A Year in Happy Valley 2013 Documentary Himself – Letterman Self
Mike & Mike 2010-2011 TV Series Himself – Telephone Interviewee / Himself – Guest Self
NHL on NBC 2011 TV Series Himself – Drop Puck Representative Self
Help Me, Help You 2009 Himself Self
My Tale of Two Cities 2008 Documentary Self
America’s Game: The Superbowl Champions 2007 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith 2006 TV Series Himself Self
NBC Sunday Night Football 2006 TV Series Himself Self
Super Bowl XL Pre-Game Show 2006 TV Movie documentary Himself – Past Superbowl MVP Self
The 100 Most Unexpected TV Moments 2005 TV Mini-Series documentary Himself Self
ESPN SportsCentury 2000-2003 TV Series documentary Himself Self
2 Minute Drill 2001 TV Series Himself Self
Charlie Grace 1996 TV Series Himself Self
I Challenge You 1985 TV Movie Himself Self
NFL Monday Night Football 1973-1984 TV Series Himself – Pittsburgh Steelers Fullback / Himself – Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back / Himself – Seattle Seahawks Fullback Self
The NFL on NBC 1973-1983 TV Series Himself – Pittsburgh Steelers Fullback / Himself – Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Self
The NFL on CBS 1975-1983 TV Series Himself – Pittsburgh Steelers Fullback / Himself – Pittsburgh Steelers Fulback Self
The Steeler and the Pittsburgh Kid 1981 TV Movie Himself Self
Games People Play 1981 TV Series Himself Self
Super Bowl XIV 1980 TV Movie Himself – Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Self
1979 AFC Championship Game 1980 TV Special Himself – Pittsburgh Steelers Fullback Self
Super Bowl XIII 1979 TV Movie Himself – Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Self
1978 AFC Championship Game 1979 TV Special Himself – Pittsburgh Steelers Fullback Self
The Mike Douglas Show 1975-1977 TV Series Himself – Pro Football Player Self
Super Bowl X 1976 TV Special Himself – Pittsburgh Steelers Running back Self
1975 AFC Championship Game 1976 TV Special Himself – Pittsburgh Steelers Fullback Self
Super Bowl 1976 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
Super Bowl IX 1975 TV Special Himself – Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Self
1974 AFC Championship Game 1974 TV Special Himself – Pittsburgh Steelers Fullback Self
Cavalcade of Champions 1973 TV Movie Himself Self
The Winners 1973 TV Series documentary Self
1972 AFC Championship Game 1972 TV Special Himself – Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Self