Frank Gifford

American football player, television sportscaster (1930-2015)
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Frank Gifford
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Frank Gifford

Summary

Frank Gifford is a human[1]. His place of birth was Santa Monica[2]. He was born on +1930-08-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in New Haven[4]. He died on +2015-08-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a television presenter[6], American football player[7], and sports commentator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,256 views/month, #6,178 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Frank Gifford was born in Santa Monica[2].
  • Frank Gifford passed away in New Haven[4].
  • Frank Gifford was born on +1930-08-16T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Frank Gifford died on +2015-08-09T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park[10].
  • Among Frank Gifford's spouses was Kathie Lee Gifford[11].
  • A child of Frank Gifford was Cassidy Gifford[12].
  • Frank Gifford held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Frank Gifford is identified as part of the White Americans ethnic group[14].
  • Frank Gifford worked as a television presenter[6].
  • Frank Gifford worked as an American football player[7].
  • Frank Gifford's professions included sports commentator[8].
  • Frank Gifford's field of work was association football player[15].
  • Frank Gifford's education included a stint at University of Southern California[16].
  • Frank Gifford's education included a stint at Bakersfield High School[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Frank Gifford is Monday Night Football[18].
  • Frank Gifford received the Pro Football Hall of Fame[19].
  • Frank Gifford received the Disney Legends[20].
  • Frank Gifford received the Sports Lifetime Achievement Award[21].
  • Frank Gifford received the National Football League 1950s All-Decade Team[22].
  • Frank Gifford received the College Football All-America Team[23].
  • Frank Gifford received the National Football League Most Valuable Player Award[24].
  • Frank Gifford's image is recorded as FrankGifford.jpg[25].
  • Frank Gifford is recorded as male[26].
  • Frank Gifford's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Santa Monica[2], Frank Gifford… he was born on +1930-08-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He is identified as part of the White Americans ethnic group[14].

Education

Educated at University of Southern California[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1880[30], headquartered in Los Angeles[31] and Bakersfield High School[17], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1893[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television presenter[6], American football player[7], and sports commentator[8]. Frank Gifford's field of work was association football player[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Frank Gifford is Monday Night Football[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Pro Football Hall of Fame[19], an American football hall of fame[35], in United States[36], founded in 1963[37]; Disney Legends[20], an award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1987[40]; Sports Lifetime Achievement Award[21], an award[41]; National Football League 1950s All-Decade Team[22], a sports team[42], in United States[43]; College Football All-America Team[23], an award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1889[46]; and National Football League Most Valuable Player Award[24], a most valuable player award[47], founded in 1957[48].

Personal Life

Frank Gifford was married to Kathie Lee Gifford[11]. A child of him was Cassidy Gifford[12].

Death and Burial

Frank Gifford died on +2015-08-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in New Haven[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[49]. Burial took place at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park[10].

Why It Matters

Frank Gifford ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,256 views/month, #6,178 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50]

FAQs

Where was Frank Gifford born?

Frank Gifford's place of birth was Santa Monica[2].

Where did Frank Gifford die?

Frank Gifford died in New Haven[4].

Who was Frank Gifford married to?

Frank Gifford's spouses include Kathie Lee Gifford[11].

What did Frank Gifford do for work?

Frank Gifford worked as television presenter[6], American football player[7], and sports commentator[8].

Where did Frank Gifford go to school?

Frank Gifford was educated at University of Southern California[16] and Bakersfield High School[17].

What awards did Frank Gifford receive?

Honors received include Pro Football Hall of Fame[19], Disney Legends[20], Sports Lifetime Achievement Award[21], and National Football League 1950s All-Decade Team[22].

References

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  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . d23.com. d23.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [14] . wikidata.org.
  23. [49] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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