Get breaking news alerts and special reports. He is known for his work on Jerry Maguire (1996), Coach (1989) and Spin City (1996). He was married to Kathie Lee Gifford, Astrid Gifford and Maxine Avis Ewart. We r steadfast in our faith & finding comfort in knowing where Frank is.
We r steadfast in our faith & finding comfort in knowing where Frank is.
Join our linker program. We rejoice in the extraordinary life he was privileged to live, and we feel grateful and blessed to have been loved by such an amazing human being. He was 84.It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and friend, Frank Gifford. We ask that our privacy be respected at this difficult time and we thank you for your prayers.Born in Santa Monica, California, in 1930, Gifford attended the University of Southern California on a football scholarship and went pro after being selected 11th overall in the first round of the 1952 draft.Gifford played with the New York Giants his entire NFL career, from 1952 to 1964, with several visits to the Pro Bowl. Phillippians 4:13. During a His Pro Bowl selections came at three different positions — During his 12 seasons with the Giants (136 regular season games) Gifford had 3,609 rushing yards and 34 touchdowns in 840 carries; he also had 367 receptions for 5,434 yards and 43 touchdowns.After his playing days ended, Gifford became a broadcaster for Gifford was also a reporter and commentator on other ABC sports programs, such as coverage of the Frank Gifford appeared as Ensign Cy Mount in the 1959 World War II submarine film drama Gifford appeared as himself as a guest star on the NBC television series, Gifford also had an acting role in television commercials.Gifford married his college sweetheart, USC's homecoming queen Maxine Avis Ewart, on January 13, 1952, after she became pregnant while they were students at USC.Gifford had an older sister and younger brother, Winona and Waine.On August 9, 2015, Gifford died from natural causes at his In November 2015, Gifford's family revealed that he had suffered from American football player and television sportscaster His jersey number, 16, was retired by the team in 2000. "Frank's talent and charisma on the field and on the air were important elements in the growth and popularity of the modern NFL.
His 5,434 yards receiving were a Giants record for 39 years, until Amani Toomer surpassed him in 2003.
Former football player and veteran sports journalist Frank Gifford has died, his family announced on Sunday. Former football player and veteran sports journalist Frank Gifford has died, his family announced on Sunday.
"That verse states, "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. His jersey number, 16, was retired by the team in 2000. In 1956, he was the league's Most Valuable Player and led the team to a championship (before it was called "The Super Bowl").Deeply grateful to all 4 ur outpouring of grace.
We rejoice in the extraordinary life he was privileged to live, and we feel grateful and blessed to have been loved by such an amazing human being.