When they preach “Once a Giant, Always a Giant,” they are talking about Frank Gifford as much as anyone in their storied history.
He was their golden boy out of USC, but so much more than just another pretty face wooed by Hollywood.
He was the Giants’ first made-for-television superstar in the grainy, black-and-white glory days of the 1950s, every bit the heartthrob Joe Namath would be in the 1960s, an everlasting symbol of New York Football Giants championship pride.
“Frank Gifford was the ultimate giant,” John Mara said.
He will be forever remembered as the Giants’ Favorite Son.