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.
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Franco Harris went to four Super Bowls, all with the Steelers. He is a four time champion and Super Bowl MVP in SB IX.
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Franco Harris of the Steelers in Super Bowl IX.
RB Franco Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl IX.
Running back Franco Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers was the MVP of Super Bowl IX.
No, Franco Harris does not hold the record for the longest play in a Super Bowl. The longest play in Super Bowl history is a 108-yard kickoff return by Devin Hester for the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI. Harris is well-known for his "Immaculate Reception," but that play occurred in an AFC playoff game, not the Super Bowl.
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The first African American to win Super Bowl MVP honors was Franco Harris in Super Bowl IX.