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Black Adder
Frank Gifford a UK viewpoint.
by Black Adder @ 8/10/2015 7:53 am

Sad to hear about the passing of Frank Gifford over the weekend.

Being born and raised in the UK,and finding the game with disc-jockey Nicky Horn & John Smith presenting on Ch 4 in the mid `80`s,it was a real deal, that someone as "big a name in the NFL" as Frank could be brought in to present a season (I think) fronting CH 4 coverage.

It showed that the game,NFL and the UK audience were being treated with respect and knowledge, even then in those early days,progressing to where it is now, with 3 games shown live every Sunday as well as MNF shown live throughout the season.

Thank you Frank RIP.
Morbid
Re: Frank Gifford a UK viewpoint.
by Morbid @ 8/10/2015 4:32 pm
He was a great announcer and player in the NFL. I remember him on Monday Night Football
jdavidbakr
Re: Frank Gifford a UK viewpoint.
by jdavidbakr (Site Admin) @ 8/10/2015 4:35 pm
Morbid wrote:
He was a great announcer and player in the NFL. I remember him on Monday Night Football

I wasn't old enough to know Cosell but Frank Gifford is and always will be the voice of Monday Night Football to me.
Morbid
Re: Frank Gifford a UK viewpoint.
by Morbid @ 8/10/2015 5:43 pm
I remember watching MNF the night John Lennon was killed
Kenchi
Re: Frank Gifford a UK viewpoint.
by Kenchi @ 8/11/2015 2:36 pm
Morbid wrote:
I remember watching MNF the night John Lennon was killed


Me too! That's how I heard about him being shot! Still hard believe it!
Gustoon
Re: Frank Gifford a UK viewpoint.
by Gustoon @ 10/19/2015 6:10 am
Morbid wrote:
I remember watching MNF the night John Lennon was killed

I remember listening to John Lennon on the radio saying how great it was to be able to walk around NYC without being hassled and how safe he felt....4 days later :(

Like the OP, I have fond memories of Frank Gifford both as a presenter and player, he truly was a great