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Frank Gifford - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 16, 1930 |
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| Died | August 09, 2015 (age 84) |
| Birthplace | Santa Monica, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Frank Gifford's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Hall of Fame football career with the New York Giants and as a broadcaster for 'Monday Night Football' |
Intro
Frank Gifford was an American football player, broadcaster, and actor best known for his long association with the National Football League (NFL) as both a player for the New York Giants and a longtime commentator on 'Monday Night Football.'
Early Life & Background
Gifford grew up in Bakersfield, California, experiencing difficult times during the Great Depression. He attended Bakersfield High School and later played college football for the University of Southern California (USC), where he became a standout player.
Career Highlights
- NFL Championship (1956) with the New York Giants
- Eight-time Pro Bowl selection
- NFL MVP (1956)
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1977)
- Broadcasted 'Monday Night Football' for over two decades
Trivia
- Gifford survived a severe head injury in 1960 that kept him out of football for over a year.
- He was married to television host Kathie Lee Gifford.
- He appeared as himself in several television shows and movies.
- Drafted 11th overall by the New York Giants in the 1952 NFL Draft.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Frank Gifford born?
Frank Gifford was born the 16 August 1930.
Where is Frank Gifford from?
Santa Monica, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About August 16th, 1930, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 16th, 1930 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: All Quiet on the Western Front directed by Lewis Milestone
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