Steelers legends endorse Kamala Harris ahead of Trump's appearance at game vs Jets

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Ahead of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's appearance at Sunday's Pittsburgh Steelers game, two of the franchise's legends, and the family of another, have endorsed his opponent.

Jerome Bettis, "Mean" Joe Greene and the family of the late Franco Harris all publicly supported Democrat Kamala Harris on Sunday.

"I know this city and I love this city – we work hard to make things happen. No hot air. No bull. This is what defines the Steel City – and it’s the opposite of what Donald Trump stands for," Bettis said in a statement. "Donald Trump has made promise after promise to the city of Pittsburgh, and time after time, he’s failed to deliver… 

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Running back Jerome Bettis of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball against the Denver Broncos during the AFC Championship Game at Three Rivers Stadium, Jan. 11, 1998, in Pittsburgh. The Broncos defeated the Steelers 24-21. (George Gojkovich/Getty Images)

"And it’s time for us to elect a leader who’s gonna fight for us. Someone who’s gonna roll up their sleeves and get the job done. Not just complain about it at a half-empty venue. There’s only one person in this race who fits that bill: Vice President Kamala Harris." 

The family of Franco Harris, the late running back, added, "Hard work and integrity are the bedrock of Western Pennsylvania and are values my father instilled in me. He taught me that true greatness is achieved by being a part of a team and that leadership is defined by the actions taken to help the whole team succeed. He would be greatly honored to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris because she shares this