Trivia

His daughter, Victoria Gifford Kennedy, wed Robert F. Kennedy's son, Michael LeMoyne Kennedy, in 1981.

Passed away exactly 1 week before his 85th birthday.

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1977.

Suffered a deep concussion in 1960 from a vicious tackle by Chuck Bednarik of the Eagles. Missed the entire 1961 season and came back in 1962.

Graduated from the University of Southern California.

Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1975.

Two children with Kathie Lee Gifford: Cody Gifford (born in 1990) and Cassidy Gifford (born in 1993).

Played halfback/wide receiver/defensive back for the National Football League's New York Giants (1952-1964).

Was a pro football analyst on CBS and joined ABC's NFL Monday Night Football (1970) in 1971.

Graduated from Bakersfield (Calif.) High School.

Father, with Maxine Ewart, of Kyle Gifford, Jeff Gifford and Victoria Gifford Kennedy.

Briefly considered, in the early 1960s, for the title role in a new series of Tarzan movies; the part eventually was given to another pro-football player - Mike Henry.

Modeled Jantzen swimwear along with fellow football-star Paul Hornung in a series of 1950's magazine ads.

Covered Alpine Skiing for ABC Sports during the Winter Olympics along with former US Ski Team coach, Bob Beattie.

Recipient of the Pete Rozelle Award (which rewards exceptional longtime contributions to radio and TV in pro football) in 1995.

Was a member of the fraternity Phi Sigma Kappa.

Inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2012.

Had an affair with flight attendant Suzen Johnson in 1997; the one-time encounter was allegedly arranged, paid for, and taped by the Globe tabloid.

Interred in Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura, California, USA.

Inducted into the California Community College Athletic Associaiton Hall of Fame in 1986.

Inducted into the National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame in 2017.

Inducted into the New York Giants Ring of Honor.

Inducted into the University of Southern California (USC) Athletics Hall of Fame in 1994 (inaugural class).