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My Take
Frank Gifford lived two complete careers at the highest level, which is what makes him remarkable to me. First the Giants halfback who won the 1956 MVP and reached the Hall of Fame, then twenty-seven years in the Monday Night Football booth shaping how America experienced the sport. That second act interests me most: a champion learning to serve the game with his voice rather than his legs. The Disney Legends honor in 2008 confirmed his cultural reach beyond the field. When he died in 2015 at 85, he left a template for athletes wondering what comes after the final whistle. Genuinely admirable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Frank Gifford
- Name (Japanese)
- フランク・ギフォード
- Reading
- ふらんく・ぎふぉーど
- Born
- August 16, 1930 – August 9, 2015
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Horse
- Origin
- Santa Monica, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 185 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television presenter / American football player / sports commentator
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Bakersfield High School
- University
- University of Southern California
Awards & achievements
- Pro Football Hall of Fame
- 2008 Disney Legends
- Sports Lifetime Achievement Award
- National Football League 1950s All-Decade Team
- 1951 College Football All-America Team
- 1956 National Football League Most Valuable Player Award
- 1962 National Football League Comeback Player of the Year Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Monday Night Football | — |
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank%20Gifford
Frequently asked questions
When was Frank Gifford born?
August 16, 1930 – August 9, 2015.
Where is Frank Gifford from?
Frank Gifford is from Santa Monica, California, United States.
What does Frank Gifford do?
Frank Gifford works as television presenter, American football player, sports commentator.
How tall is Frank Gifford?
Frank Gifford is 185 cm.
What is Frank Gifford known for?
Notable works include Monday Night Football.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.