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Frank Gifford

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American football player, television sportscaster (1930-2015)

United StatesAthletesLived 1930 to 2015 · aged 84
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Francis Newton Gifford was an American professional football player, actor, and television sports commentator.

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Gifford's November 1960 concussion dominated the New York media.Gifford's November 1960 concussion dominated the New York media.Gifford c. 1952-1964Gifford c. 1952-1964Gifford (center) with Christopher Reeve and President Ronald Reagan in 1983.Gifford (center) with Christopher Reeve and President Ronald Reagan in 1983.

Teams 2

New York Giants
USC Trojans football

Awards 7

2008Disney Legends
1962National Football League Comeback Player of the Year Award
1956National Football League Most Valuable Player Award
1951College Football All-America Team
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Sports Lifetime Achievement Award
National Football League 1950s All-Decade Team

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Connected to Frank 5

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About this person

Francis Newton Gifford was an American professional football player, actor, and television sports commentator. 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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13 languages

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