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Frank Gifford, one of American Football's most prominent players, has died at the age of 84.

Gifford, who played mostly as a running back and wide receiver, helped the New York Giants to the NFL Championship in 1956, and also won the league's Most Valuable Player award. After he retired from playing, he began a successful career as a sports broadcaster.

American sports reporter Mike Carlson says Gifford was one of the most influential players of his era.

(Image: Frank Gifford. Credit: Getty Images)