Football legend, sportscaster Frank Gifford dies

[RamzFanz]

http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/09/us/frank-gifford-dies/index.html

(CNN)Former NFL star and longtime sportscaster Frank Gifford died Sunday of natural causes in his Connecticut home, his family said.

Gifford, who was married to talk show host Kathie Lee Gifford, was 84.

"It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and friend, Frank Gifford," the Gifford family said in a statement.

"We rejoice in the extraordinary life he was privileged to live, and we feel grateful and blessed to have been loved by such an amazing human being. We ask that our privacy be respected at this difficult time and we thank you for your prayers."

 

[-X-]

Aw, that's too bad. Good long life though, and he's immortalized in the HOF.
One of the most recognized voices of MNF there will ever be.

 

[den-the-coach]

Aw, that's too bad. Good long life though, and he's immortalized in the HOF.
One of the most recognized voices of MNF there will ever be.

Right on point as always sir, one of the best and a great guy too...RIP Giff a man that was coached by both Vince Lombardi and Tom Landry.

 

[CGI_Ram]

One of the great voices in professional sports.

 

[PA Ram]

I grew up with them. They helped to make Monday Night Football an event.

All gone now.

 

[Akrasian]

Let's not forget his greatest accomplishment. Nailing an in her prime Kathie Lee.

Just saying.

 

[JUMAVA68]

RIP

 

[DR RAM]

Right on point as always sir, one of the best and a great guy too...RIP Giff a man that was coached by both Vince Lombardi and Tom Landry.

Feel the way way. Hell of a talented player too, from the old school football days, when they had half-backs and stuff.

 

[LesBaker]

I grew up with them. They helped to make Monday Night Football an event.

All gone now.

Wow until you mentioned that I wouldn't have thought of it.

Cosell, what a talent. His book is worth reading, very entertaining.

 

[ozarkram]

You had to be Tough.

 

[DaveFan'51]

RIP Frank, You were appreciated!!

 

[Ram65]

Frank Gifford seemed ageless. I think he was underrated and underappreciated as a football announcer. He made good points and kept Howard and Dandy Don on task which wasn't easy.

 

[Mojo Ram]

I grew up with them. They helped to make Monday Night Football an event.

All gone now.

Same here. My earliest memories of MNF was with this crew.

 

[snackdaddy]

Its too bad our bodies have a shelf life. A guy like him will missed throughout the football world. But at least he will be immortalized with the Hall of Fame. He was the guy I enjoyed listening to during the MNF broadcasts. Those were the good ole days.

 

[IowaRam]

I'm sure alot of it had to do with my age at the time

being just a kid , but I can still remember , it didn't matter what us kids were doing or where we were in the house , but when that opening theme to MNF came on , we all came running for the living room , Don , Frank and Howard were just larger then life

nothing has ever come close since

R.I.P. Frank

 

[Ramhusker]

Frank Gifford seemed ageless. I think he was underrated and underappreciated as a football announcer. He made good points and kept Howard and Dandy Don on task which wasn't easy.

Yes he did. I think he was the only sober one after halftime. I think they shaped a generation of football fans. Could you imagine them calling a game today with all the rule changes? It would be classic.

 

[den-the-coach]

Same here. My earliest memories of MNF was with this crew.

There were entertaining and the banter was amusing. It was something truly special and I don't think you will see anything like it again.

 

[DaveFan'51]

Same here. My earliest memories of MNF was with this crew.

THE most entertaining Group to do MNF EVER!

 

[Rmfnlt]

RIP, Giff!

We're thankful for all those years you entertained us and you will be missed!