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Frank Gifford was listed as a television presenter, American football player and sports commentator. Frank Gifford was born in Santa Monica, California, United States on August 16, 1930. Death is recorded on August 9, 2015, at the age of 84. Schooling on record includes Bakersfield High School and University of Southern California. Recorded honors include Pro Football Hall of Fame, Disney Legends (2008), Sports Lifetime Achievement Award and 4 more.
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
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- television presenter / American football player / sports commentator
2. Background
- 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. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Monday Night Football | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank%20Gifford
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1261570
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Frank Gifford born?
Born August 16, 1930.
When did Frank Gifford die?
Died August 9, 2015, aged 84.
Where was Frank Gifford from?
Frank Gifford was from Santa Monica, California, United States.
What did Frank Gifford do?
Frank Gifford worked as television presenter, American football player, sports commentator.
How tall was Frank Gifford?
Frank Gifford was 185 cm.
What was Frank Gifford known for?
Notable works include Monday Night Football.
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