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Frank Gifford

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Frank Gifford was an American professional football player, actor and television sports commentator, born on August 16, 1929. After a twelve-year playing career as a halfback, flanker and safety for the New York Giants of the National Football League, he was a play-by-play announcer and commentator for 27 years on ABC Monday Night Football. He won the United Press International NFL Most Valuable Player Award in 1956, the same season his team won the NFL Championship, participated in five league championship games and was named to eight Pro Bowls. He died on August 9, 2015.

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    August 16, 1929
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    American professional football player
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    American professional football player
  • Competed In: National Football League, Lead, league
    National Football League
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