No ... Franco's highest total was 179 rushing yards against the Cowboys in the 1977 season.
Timmy Smith - 204 rushing yards in Super Bowl XXII.
As of the end of the 2013 season: 1) Passing yardage - Ben Roethlisberger, 34,105 yards 2) Rushing yardage - Franco Harris, 11,950 yards 3) Receiving yardage - Hines Ward, 12,083 yards
Larry Csonka (1117 yards) and Eugene "Mercury" Morris (1000 yards) of the Miami Dolphins, in 1972. Since then, that has been accomplished three times: 1) Franco Harris (1128 yards) and Rocky Bleier (1036 yards) of the 1976 Steelers. 2) Kevin Mack (1104 yards) and Earnest Byner (1002 yards) of the 1985 Cleveland Browns. 3) Derrick Ward (1025 yards) and Brandon Jacobs (1089 yards) of the 2008 New York Giants.
As of the 2008 season, that has occurred three times: 1972 Miami Dolphins: Larry Csonka, 1117 yards and Mercury Morris, 1000 1976 Pittsburgh Steelers: Franco Harris, 1128 yards and Rocky Bleier, 1036 1985 Cleveland Browns: Kevin Mack, 1104 yards and Earnest Byner, 1002
Jerry Rice was playing with the Seattle Seahawks when he caught the final pass of his career. That game was December 19, 2004 against the New York Jets and he caught 3 passes for 25 yards and 1 TD. Franco Harris was playing with the Seattle Seahawks when he carried the ball for the final time. That was in the 1984 season.
Franco Harris
Franco Harris - 11,950 yards
Franco Harris
Franco Harris never led the AFC in rushing yards. His highest ranking was 2nd behind O.J. Simpson in 1975 and Mark VanEeghan in 1977.
On January 12, 1975, Steelers running back Franco Harris won the Super Bowl IX MVP Award. Franco ran for 158 yards and a touchdown on 34 carries.
Franco Harris (11,950)Jerome Bettis (10,571)
Super Bowl Records/Rushing:Most Yards/Career: Franco Harris 354 Yards (4 games)Most Yards/Game: Timmy Simth - Washington Redskins , 204 Yards, Super Bowl XXII
Franco Harris is the all time Steelers rushing leader with 11,950 yards.
Yes, Franco Harris was selected MVP of Super Bowl IX won by the Steelers, 16-6, over the Minnesota Vikings. He gained 158 yards on 34 rushing attempts and scored 1 TD.
Timmy Smith - 204 rushing yards in Super Bowl XXII.
As of the end of the 2013 season: 1) Passing yardage - Ben Roethlisberger, 34,105 yards 2) Rushing yardage - Franco Harris, 11,950 yards 3) Receiving yardage - Hines Ward, 12,083 yards
Franco Harris and Larry Csonka