Born and raised in the Bronx, Stephen A. Smith’s allegiance to New York teams is not surprising, especially for teams like the New York Yankees (MLB) and the NY Knicks (NBA). But when it comes to the NFL, his loyalties take a surprising turn. The outspoken analyst has never been a fan of the New York Jets , Giants , or even the Buffalo Bills.

After watching the dominant East Coast teams in his childhood, Smith took a completely different path as a football fan. The ESPN host has proudly claimed the Pittsburgh Steelers as his team. And while one may question his New York loyalty, Smith has one reason that stands above the rest behind his Steelers’ support: Franco Harris.

Years ago, when the Steelers legend passed away, Smith remembered exactly how Harris turned him into a Steeler

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