he played his entire 12-year nfl career with the new york giants, one of the last and most notable athletes to play both offense and defense. he was a star running back and later wide receiver who won the nfl s mvp trophy in 1956, leading the giants to the championship that season. sunday, the team called him one of the greatest giants to ever wear the uniform. glad you re with us. this should be a good one. gifford soon started a second career as a legendary sports caster. he was the iconic voice of monday night football for nearly three decades, joining the booth in 1971. our newest colleague for this season, football great, of course, glorious and fearless frank gifford. thank you. it was through his work on screen that gifford met his future wife, kathie lee. the two married in 1986 and two years later, co-hosted the winter olympic games in calgary.