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Francis Newton Gifford (August 16, 1930 – August 9, 2015) was an American football player and television sports commentator. After a 12-year playing career as a halfback and flanker 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.
Gifford won the NFL Most Valuable Player Award from United Press International in 1956, the same season his team won the NFL Championship. During his career, he participated in five league championship games and was named to eight Pro Bowls. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977. After retiring as a player, Gifford was an Emmy Award-winning sportscaster, known for his work on ABC's Monday Night Football, Wide World of Sports and the Olympics. He was married to television host Kathie Lee Gifford from 1986 until his death.
Gifford won the NFL Most Valuable Player Award from United Press International in 1956, the same season his team won the NFL Championship. During his career, he participated in five league championship games and was named to eight Pro Bowls. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977. After retiring as a player, Gifford was an Emmy Award-winning sportscaster, known for his work on ABC's Monday Night Football, Wide World of Sports and the Olympics. He was married to television host Kathie Lee Gifford from 1986 until his death.
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Kathie Lee Shares Touching Tribute To Husband Frank Gifford | TODAY
Kathie Lee Gifford returns to the cohost seat for the first time since her husband Frank passed away and shares how she and her family are coping with the lo...
Thank you my friend Maj Marty Hogan for making us aware that August 16 is the anniversary of the birth of New York Giants football player and television sports commentator Francis Newton Gifford.
He played halfback/wide receiver/defensive back for the National Football League's New York Giants (1952-1964) and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1977.
Interestingly he was the father-in-law of Robert F. Kennedy's son, Michael LeMoyne Kennedy, who married his daughter Vicky Gifford Kennedy in 1981.
Rest in peace Frank Newton Gifford!
Background from imdb.com/name/nm0317520/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm
"Biography of Frank Newton Gifford
Overview | Mini Bio | Spouse (3) | Trivia (21)
Overview
Born August 16, 1930 in Santa Monica, California, USA
Died August 9, 2015 in Riverside, Connecticut, USA
Birth Name Frank Newton Gifford
Height 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Mini Bio
Frank Gifford was born on August 16, 1930 in Santa Monica, California, USA as Frank Newton Gifford. He is known for his work on Jerry Maguire (1996), Spin City (1996) and Coach (1989). He was married to Kathie Lee Gifford, Astrid Gifford and Maxine Avis Ewart. He died on August 9, 2015 in Riverside, Connecticut, USA.
Spouse (3)
Kathie Lee Gifford (18 October 1986 - 9 August 2015) ( his death) ( 2 children) Cody Gifford (born in 1990) and Cassidy Gifford (born in 1993).
Astrid Gifford (11 March 1978 - 1986) ( divorced)
Maxine Avis Ewart (13 January 1952 - 1976) ( divorced) ( 3 children)
Trivia (21)
1. Had an affair with flight attendant Suzen Johnson in 1997; the one-time encounter was allegedly arranged, paid for, and taped by the Globe tabloid.
2. Played halfback/wide receiver/defensive back for the National Football League's New York Giants (1952-1964).
3. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1977.
4. His daughter, Vicky Gifford Kennedy, wed Robert F. Kennedy's son, Michael LeMoyne Kennedy, in 1981.
5. Two children with Kathie Lee Gifford: Cody Gifford (born in 1990) and Cassidy Gifford (born in 1993).
6. Briefly considered, in the early 1960s, for the title role in a new series of Tarzan movies; the part eventually was given to another pro-football player - Mike Henry.
7. Modeled Jantzen swimwear along with fellow football-star Paul Hornung in a series of 1950's magazine ads.
8. Was a pro football analyst on CBS and joined ABC's NFL Monday Night Football (1970) in 1971.
9. Graduated from the University of Southern California.
10. Graduated from Bakersfield (Calif.) High School.
11. Suffered a deep concussion in 1960 from a vicious tackle by Chuck Bednarik of the Eagles. Missed the entire 1961 season and came back in 1962.
12. Recipient of the Pete Rozelle Award (which rewards exceptional longtime contributions to radio and TV in pro football) in 1995.
13. Is a member of the fraternity Phi Sigma Kappa.
14. Ranks 61st on NFL All-Time Rushing Average List (4.2964).
15. Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1975.
16. Covered Alpine Skiing for ABC Sports during the Winter Olympics along with former US Ski Team coach, Bob Beattie.
17. Father, with Maxine Ewart, of Kyle Gifford, Jeff Gifford and Vicky Gifford Kennedy.
18. Inducted into the California Community College Sports Hall of Fame in 1986.
19. Release of the book, "Giants Among Men: How Robustelli, Huff, Gifford and the Giants Made New York a Football Town and Changed the NFL" by Jack Cavanaugh. [2008]
20. Release of his book, "The Glory Game: How the 1958 NFL Championship Changed Football Forever". [2008]
21. Passed away exactly 1 week before his 85th birthday."
Kathie Lee Shares Touching Tribute To Husband Frank Gifford | TODAY on August 15, 2015
"Kathie Lee Gifford returns to the cohost seat for the first time since her husband Frank passed away and shares how she and her family are coping with the loss and the personal and touching story of how his faith shaped his life."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tlCKgb3LvU
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Orlando Illi Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. 'Bill' Price CPT Jack Durish Capt Tom Brown CMSgt (Join to see) MSG Andrew White SFC William Farrell SGT (Join to see) Sgt Albert Castro SSG David Andrews Sgt Randy Wilber Sgt John H. SGT Charles H. Hawes SGT Mark Halmrast PO1 William "Chip" Nagel CPT Gabe SnellLTC Greg Henning
He played halfback/wide receiver/defensive back for the National Football League's New York Giants (1952-1964) and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1977.
Interestingly he was the father-in-law of Robert F. Kennedy's son, Michael LeMoyne Kennedy, who married his daughter Vicky Gifford Kennedy in 1981.
Rest in peace Frank Newton Gifford!
Background from imdb.com/name/nm0317520/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm
"Biography of Frank Newton Gifford
Overview | Mini Bio | Spouse (3) | Trivia (21)
Overview
Born August 16, 1930 in Santa Monica, California, USA
Died August 9, 2015 in Riverside, Connecticut, USA
Birth Name Frank Newton Gifford
Height 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Mini Bio
Frank Gifford was born on August 16, 1930 in Santa Monica, California, USA as Frank Newton Gifford. He is known for his work on Jerry Maguire (1996), Spin City (1996) and Coach (1989). He was married to Kathie Lee Gifford, Astrid Gifford and Maxine Avis Ewart. He died on August 9, 2015 in Riverside, Connecticut, USA.
Spouse (3)
Kathie Lee Gifford (18 October 1986 - 9 August 2015) ( his death) ( 2 children) Cody Gifford (born in 1990) and Cassidy Gifford (born in 1993).
Astrid Gifford (11 March 1978 - 1986) ( divorced)
Maxine Avis Ewart (13 January 1952 - 1976) ( divorced) ( 3 children)
Trivia (21)
1. Had an affair with flight attendant Suzen Johnson in 1997; the one-time encounter was allegedly arranged, paid for, and taped by the Globe tabloid.
2. Played halfback/wide receiver/defensive back for the National Football League's New York Giants (1952-1964).
3. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1977.
4. His daughter, Vicky Gifford Kennedy, wed Robert F. Kennedy's son, Michael LeMoyne Kennedy, in 1981.
5. Two children with Kathie Lee Gifford: Cody Gifford (born in 1990) and Cassidy Gifford (born in 1993).
6. Briefly considered, in the early 1960s, for the title role in a new series of Tarzan movies; the part eventually was given to another pro-football player - Mike Henry.
7. Modeled Jantzen swimwear along with fellow football-star Paul Hornung in a series of 1950's magazine ads.
8. Was a pro football analyst on CBS and joined ABC's NFL Monday Night Football (1970) in 1971.
9. Graduated from the University of Southern California.
10. Graduated from Bakersfield (Calif.) High School.
11. Suffered a deep concussion in 1960 from a vicious tackle by Chuck Bednarik of the Eagles. Missed the entire 1961 season and came back in 1962.
12. Recipient of the Pete Rozelle Award (which rewards exceptional longtime contributions to radio and TV in pro football) in 1995.
13. Is a member of the fraternity Phi Sigma Kappa.
14. Ranks 61st on NFL All-Time Rushing Average List (4.2964).
15. Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1975.
16. Covered Alpine Skiing for ABC Sports during the Winter Olympics along with former US Ski Team coach, Bob Beattie.
17. Father, with Maxine Ewart, of Kyle Gifford, Jeff Gifford and Vicky Gifford Kennedy.
18. Inducted into the California Community College Sports Hall of Fame in 1986.
19. Release of the book, "Giants Among Men: How Robustelli, Huff, Gifford and the Giants Made New York a Football Town and Changed the NFL" by Jack Cavanaugh. [2008]
20. Release of his book, "The Glory Game: How the 1958 NFL Championship Changed Football Forever". [2008]
21. Passed away exactly 1 week before his 85th birthday."
Kathie Lee Shares Touching Tribute To Husband Frank Gifford | TODAY on August 15, 2015
"Kathie Lee Gifford returns to the cohost seat for the first time since her husband Frank passed away and shares how she and her family are coping with the loss and the personal and touching story of how his faith shaped his life."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tlCKgb3LvU
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Orlando Illi Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. 'Bill' Price CPT Jack Durish Capt Tom Brown CMSgt (Join to see) MSG Andrew White SFC William Farrell SGT (Join to see) Sgt Albert Castro SSG David Andrews Sgt Randy Wilber Sgt John H. SGT Charles H. Hawes SGT Mark Halmrast PO1 William "Chip" Nagel CPT Gabe SnellLTC Greg Henning
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