Franco Harris, who died on December 21 at the age of 72, is being mourned by football fans all around the world. The football player, who spent a lot of time playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was regarded as one of the NFL’s most sought-after athletes.
Fans are now curious to learn more about Harris’ personal life, including his marriage status and net worth. Continue reading if you share the same curiosity.
Dana Dokmanovich, to whom Harris was long-married, passed away in December 2022. The couple has been dating since they first connected while in college. When the pair got married, though, is unknown.
Dana has kept most of her personal information hidden, but it is known that she is of Serbian ancestry and immigrated to the US as a young child. In the 1980s, she was a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines. Dana and her husband have been spotted together at several public events in recent years.
Franco Dokmanovich Harris Jr., the couple’s son, was born in 1979. Dokmanovich, also known as “Dok,” is pursuing a career as an inventor and business owner.
Dok made the announcement of his father’s passing, saying that he passed away while he was sleeping. Dok attended Sewickley Academy before enrolling at Princeton University to study politics.
Additionally, he attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and earned his MBA at Carnegie Mellon. Bess Dokmanovich, Dana’s mother, reportedly shared a home with them. She served as Harris’ secretary and identified herself as “so-to-speak Franco’s mother-in-law.”
Harris had a $3 million net worth as of his passing in December 2022, according to the website Celebrity Net Worth. He earned the majority of his funds during his lengthy and fruitful NFL career. The football player reportedly made $178,250 while playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
From 1972 through 1983, Harris was a member of the Steelers, winning four Super Bowls with them. He was well known for “The Immaculate Reception,” widely regarded as the greatest reception and game in NFL history.
Franco began playing while still in college and captained Penn State University’s squad. He was chosen by the Steelers in the NFL Draft in 1972. His final season in the NFL was spent with the Seattle Seahawks in 1984. He was the third-leading rusher in NFL history at the time of his retirement.
In 1976, Harris received the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. Additionally, he was a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers All-Time Team and the NFL 1970s All-Decade Team. Both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Pittsburgh Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrined the football player in 1990 and 2011, respectively.
Additionally, he made real estate investments and paid $425,000 for a home in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, in September 1994. He remained there till his passing. According to reports, the property is now worth $800,000.