Report: New York Giants legend Frank Gifford has passed away
Frank Gifford the former All Pro of the New York Giants has passed away. He died of natural causes at the age of 84. Gifford died at his house in Connecticut according to Brad Luck of NBC Sports.
NBC Sports @NBCSports
Legendary broadcaster, @Giants great and @ProFootballHOF member Frank Gifford died Sunday morning.Brad Luck @BradLuckNBC
#BREAKING: @NFL legend Frank Gifford died Sunday of natural causes at his Connecticut home – @NBCNewsCindy Boren @CindyBoren
Hall of Famer Frank Gifford has died, his family announces in a statement sent by @NBCNews.
- 8× Pro Bowl selection (1953, 1954, 1955, 1956,1957, 1958, 1959, 1963)
- 6× All-Pro selection (1953, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959)
- NFL champion (1956)
- UPI NFL MVP (1956)
- Pro Bowl MVP (1958)
- UPI Comeback Player of the Year (1962)
- NFL 1950s All-Decade Team
- New York Giants #16 retired
- Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee
- College Football Hall of Fame inductee
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