Reggie Harrison

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Reggie Harrison
Date of birth: January 9, 1951 (1951-01-09) (age 57)
Place of birth: Somerville, New Jersey
Career information
Position(s): Running back
College: Cincinnati
NFL Draft: 1974 / Round: 9 / Pick: 215
Organizations
 As player:
1974
1974-1977		 St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Steelers
Stats at NFL.com

Reggie Harrison (born January 9, 1951 in Somerville, New Jersey) is a former professional American football running back for four seasons in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers and St. Louis Cardinals.

He is best remembered for blocking a punt in the fourth quarter Super Bowl X against Dallas. The ball went through the end zone for a safety, cutting the Cowboy lead to 10-9. The Steelers went on to win 21-17.

Harrison was the Steelers' only healthy running back when the team met the Oakland Raiders in the 1976 AFC championship game. He ran for 44 yards and a touchdown as the Steelers lost to the Raiders 24-13.

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