Frank Gifford, Class of 1977

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In 1956, he was the NFL's Most Valuable Player as he paced the Giants to a league championship.

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Gifford's bust.

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Gifford played two ways in an era of one-platoon specialists, averaging almost 50 minutes every game.

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Gifford poses with his Hometown Hall of Famer plaque.

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Gifford smiles during an autograph session before the 2013 Enshrinement ceremony.

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Gifford's mural.

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Gifford was named to the Pro Bowl at three different positions – first as a defensive back, then as an offensive halfback; and last as a flanker in 1964.

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It took only a few days for Giants coach Steve Owen to realize he had a prize as Gifford could run, pass, catch, play defensive back, and return punts and kicks.

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At the University of Southern California, Frank played both offense and defense and had won All-America honors as a senior.

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Gifford supports fellow Hall of Famer and former Giants DE Michael Strahan during his HOF Ring of Excellence ceremony.

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Gifford was named first- or second-team All-NFL six times.

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In 1956, Gifford was the NFL's Most Valuable Player as he paced the Giants to a league championship.

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The Giants won big during the Gifford years and, while the team was loaded with many great pro football names, no one played a more dynamic role, year in and year out, in bringing the Giants success than did Frank Gifford.

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Gifford during his Enshrinement in 1977.