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.
Covered Alpine Skiing for ABC Sports during the Winter Olympics along with former US Ski Team coach, Bob Beattie.
Father, with Maxine Ewart, of Jeff Gifford and Vicky Gifford Kennedy.
Graduated from Bakersfield (Calif.) High School.
Graduated from the University of Southern California.
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.
His daughter, Vicki, wed Robert F. Kennedy's son, Michael LeMoyne Kennedy.
Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1975.
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1977.
Is a member of the fraternity Phi Sigma Kappa.
Modeled Jantzen swimwear along with fellow football-star Paul Hornung in a series of 1950's magazine ads.
Played halfback/wide receiver/defensive back for the National Football League's New York Giants (1952-1964).
Ranks 61st on NFL All-Time Rushing Average List (4.2964).
Recipient of the Pete Rozelle Award (which rewards exceptional longtime contributions to radio and TV in pro football) in 1995.
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.
Two children with Kathie Lee Gifford: Cody Gifford (born in 1990) and Cassidy Gifford (born in 1993).
Was a pro football analyst on CBS and joined ABC's "NFL Monday Night Football" (1970) in 1971.