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Barry Pearson, the Steelers’ unlikely hero of the Immaculate Reception, has died at 76 — the very play that changed NFL history was his first career reception, called by coach Chuck Noll in a desperate playoff moment against the Raiders in ’72. With seconds left and all hope lost, Terry Bradshaw’s deflected pass fell to Franco Harris for the game-winning TD — but Pearson, thrust into the spotlight by injury and trust, was there, hands steady as legend unfolded. His brief, brilliant role cemented him in football lore forever.

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