The Chirp: Frank Gifford (1930-2015)

A sad day for all of football...

NFL Hall of Famer Frank Gifford has died at the age of 84: http://t.co/GPWa88f8Qy pic.twitter.com/WC36B99bNQ

— NFL (@NFL) August 9, 2015

My thoughts & prayers are with Frank Gifford's family & friends today. Frank was a true icon of the game, both as a player and commentator.

— Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) August 9, 2015

An @NFL legend. Rest in peace, Frank Gifford.

— New York Jets (@nyjets) August 9, 2015

Rest in Peace to my friend and fellow Trojan Frank Gifford! #RIPFrankGifford pic.twitter.com/W7FBBFEz1E

— Rodney Peete (@RodneyPeete9) August 10, 2015

I am sadden to hear the news about the passing of my fellow Hall of Famer, Frank Gifford. We lost a great man today.

— Jerome Bettis (@JeromeBettis36) August 9, 2015

Some people you meet in life u realize you needed to meet them. They were genuine -the ultimate man! We will miss you Frank Gifford.

— Ray Lewis (@raylewis) August 9, 2015

Thank you Frank Gifford. You lived a long, good life. That's how you will be remembered. We lost a GREAT man.

— Ray Lewis (@raylewis) August 9, 2015

"He could run, pass & play defense. Anytime he was needed to play either way he, was ready." - Rosey Grier on Gifford pic.twitter.com/vmsl7i9ltN

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) August 9, 2015

Saddened to hear of the passing of 1 of our game's greats - Frank Gifford - my heart & prayers go out to Kathie Lee & family!

— Kurt Warner (@kurt13warner) August 9, 2015

RIP to a fellow Trojan and one of football's greats Frank Gifford!

— Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB) August 9, 2015

Most Career TDs, @Giants History:
Frank Gifford 78
Tiki Barber 68
Joe Morrison 65
Brandon Jacobs 64#RIPFrankGifford pic.twitter.com/9dDrOPCZDm

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) August 9, 2015

Sorry to hear HOF/sports broadcasting legend Frank Gifford passed away this morning. My prayers go out to his family.

— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) August 9, 2015

Growing up you wanted 2 ppl to call your gms. Frank Gifford and Pat Summerall. So sorry to hear of his ... http://t.co/rqqYfD9tPO

— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) August 9, 2015

Heartbreaking to hear about Frank Gifford. Sending a lot of love to @KathieLGifford & family. ?

— Sarah Hughes (@SarahHughesNY) August 9, 2015

I remember Frank Gifford most through his dedication to philanthropy
?: Raising $1.2M+ for @ViscardiCenter pic.twitter.com/v1pOz3VOHD

— Sarah Hughes (@SarahHughesNY) August 9, 2015

RIP Frank Gifford!! #Legend

— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) August 9, 2015

I will never forget Frank Gifford giving the eulogy at Wellington Mara's funeral.

— Jay Feely (@jayfeely) August 9, 2015

RIP the great Frank Gifford! Pioneer on and off the football field and a sad day for me! Thoughts and prayers to the Gifford family!!??

— Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan) August 9, 2015

R.I.P Frank Gifford pic.twitter.com/KyL97QpO5m

— Hugh Douglas (@Bighugh53) August 9, 2015