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FRANK GIFFORD VITALS
Frank Gifford

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3,609
4.3
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Full Name: Francis Newton "Frank" Gifford

Height/Weight: 6'1";197

Jersey Number: 16

Position: Halfback

DOB: August 16, 1930

Birthplace: Santa Monica, CA

College: University of Southern California

Years with the Giants:1952-1964

Hall of Fame Induction: 1977

FRANK GIFFORD'S BIO
Gifford played for the Giants from 1952-64, although he voluntarily retired in 1961 season due to a serious injury suffered the previous season.

He was known as one of the most versatile backs in NFL history. Gifford was the first pick in the draft by the Giants in 1952 after an All-America career at Southern California.

He totaled 9,862 combined yards during his career. Gifford’s record includes 3,609 yards rushing, 367 receptions and 484 points.

He was named to the Pro Bowl as a defensive back in 1953 and as an offensive back the following year - a first in NFL annals. Gifford played in seven Pro Bowls during his career and was named All-NFL four times and NFL Player of the Year in 1956. He holds the Giants team record with 78 touchdowns, and formerly held the marks for highest average gain (500 attempts) rushing (4.30) and most receiving yards (5,434).

A real triple-threat in his halfback heyday, Gifford threw 14 touchdown passes in 60 attempts on the halfback option. He retired after the 1960 season and then decided to return in 1962 at a new position, flanker. The Giants reached the NFL Championship game five times during his career, including 1956, when they won the world championship.