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Al Vento and Al Vento, Jr. Oral History Clip: the Immaculate Reception
Clip taken from oral history conducted with Al Vento and Al Vento, Jr. In this oral history clip, Al Vento recounts the army's deployment of its corno during the Immaculate Reception.
Al Vento and Al Vento, Jr. Oral History Clip: the Malocchio and the Cornito
Clip taken from oral history conducted with Al Vento and Al Vento, Jr. In this oral history clip, the Ventos describe the Italian American cultural belief in superstition. In particular, they speak of the malocchio and the cornito.
Al Vento and Al Vento, Jr. Oral History Clip: Introduction
Clip taken from oral history conducted with Al Vento and Al Vento, Jr. In this oral history clip, Al Vento discusses the origins of Franco's Italian Army.
Franco's Italian Army generals drinking wine with Frank Sinatra
Al Vento and Tony Stagno drinking wine with Frank Sinatra in commemoration of Sinatra's induction into Franco's Italian Army.
Members of Franco's Italian Army waiving banner
An image of Al Vento and an unidentified man waiving a "Franco's Italian Army" banner.
Franco's Italian Army at Three Rivers Stadium
An image of Franco's Italian Army members at the AFC Division playoff game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Oakland Raiders.
Franco's Italian Army
An image of Franco's Italian Army at the AFC Division Playoff game versus the Oakland Raiders, December 23, 1972.
Franco's Italian Army Command Staff
An image of Franco Harris and his Italian 'army of fans' in the fall of 1972.