What's My Line? - Frank Gifford December 2nd 1956

Frank Gifford on "What's My Line?" 

The first guest on the show signing in with "F. Newton Gifford", this was the season he was named the NFL's MVP for the 1956 season.    Amazing that he could be on this show and not be immediately recognized, even though Dorothy had it and let it go before asking his first question.   Even better is that Frank played in a game that day against the Washington Redskins.

(rest in peace Frank)

Frank Gifford (1930-2015) R.I.P.

courtesy of Sports Illustrated
(click his name for full obituary)

Frank Gifford

(1930-2015)

Frank Gifford poses during a photo shoot on Aug. 11, 1959. The NFL Hall-of-Famer and former sports broadcaster passed away Sunday. He was 84. Gifford played running back, receiver and defensive back for the New York Giants in his NFL career, which spanned from 1952-1964. In 1956, he was named league MVP and led the Giants to an NFL championship. He sat out the 1961 season after a suffering a head injury, but returned in 1962 and won Comeback Player of the Year. Gifford was an eight-time Pro Bowler and six-time All-Pro. (John G. Zimmerman for SI)

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