Frank Gifford
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Summary
Frank Gifford was born on August 16, 1930[1], in Santa Monica[2]. He died on August 9, 2015[3], in New Haven[4]. He worked as a television presenter[5], American football player[6], and sports commentator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,685 views/month, #6,178 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Ivy Lawn Memorial Park[9]
- Spouse: Kathie Lee Gifford[10]
- Child: Cassidy Gifford[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Ethnic group: White Americans[13]
- Field of work: association football player[14]
- Educated at: University of Southern California[15], Bakersfield High School[16]
- Notable work: Monday Night Football[17]
- Award received: Pro Football Hall of Fame[18], Disney Legends[19], Sports Lifetime Achievement Award[20], National Football League 1950s All-Decade Team[21], College Football All-America Team[22], National Football League Most Valuable Player Award[23], National Football League Comeback Player of the Year Award[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Member of sports team: New York Giants[26], USC Trojans football[27]
- Commons category: Frank Gifford[28]
- Position played on team / speciality: running back[29], safety[30], wide receiver[31]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[32]
- Sport: American football[33]
- Drafted by: New York Giants[34]
- Family name: Gifford[35]
- Given name: Frank[36], Newton[37]
- Manner of death: natural causes[38]
- Eye color: gray[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Birth name: Francis Newton Gifford[41]
- Country for sport: United States[42]
- Hair color: dark brown hair[43]
- Start of work period: 1952[44]
Why It Matters
Frank Gifford has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Frank Gifford born?
Frank Gifford was born in Santa Monica[2].
Where did Frank Gifford die?
Frank Gifford passed away in New Haven[4].
Who was Frank Gifford married to?
Frank Gifford's spouses include Kathie Lee Gifford[10].
What did Frank Gifford do for work?
Frank Gifford worked as a television presenter[5], American football player[6], and sports commentator[7].
Where did Frank Gifford go to school?
Frank Gifford was educated at University of Southern California[15] and Bakersfield High School[16].
What awards did Frank Gifford receive?
Honors received include Pro Football Hall of Fame[18], Disney Legends[19], Sports Lifetime Achievement Award[20], and National Football League 1950s All-Decade Team[21].