Pro Football Hall Of Famer and New York Giant great Frank Gifford passed away this weekend at the age of 84.
Gifford was drafted by the Giants in the first round of the 1952 draft out of USC. Despite playing tailback for the Trojans Gifford started his NFL career on the defensive side of the ball earning Pro-Bowl recognition as a rookie.
Gifford’s talents far exceeded one position and he soon became the jack of all trades for the Giants. Over the course of his career Gifford played numerous positions. He is most widely known for his time as the Giants halfback but he also flashed his talents as a receiver, kick and punt returner, a place kicker, coverage man on kickoffs, and eventhrew the ball 63 times over his career.