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Frank Gifford

American football player, television sportscaster (1930-2015) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 84

Francis Newton Gifford was an American professional football player, actor, and television sports commentator.

Frank Gifford is read about 676 times a day, in 13 languages.

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2015Died9 August 20152008Disney LegendsAward1962National Football League Comeback Player of the Year AwardAward1956National Football League Most Valuable Player AwardAward1951College Football All-America TeamAward1930Born16 August 1930

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Career 2

ClubYears
New York Giants
USC Trojans football

Awards

Disney Legends2008
National Football League Comeback Player of the Year Award1962
National Football League Most Valuable Player Award1956
College Football All-America Team1951
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Sports Lifetime Achievement Award
National Football League 1950s All-Decade Team

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After a 12-year playing career as a halfback, flanker and safety for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL), he was a play-by-play announcer and commentator for 27 years on ABC's Monday Night Football.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2015 · aged 84

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