When Frank Gifford Was Knocked Out by One of the Most Vicious Tackles in NFL History

Second in a series on iconic NFL games.

The Philadelphia Eagles-New York Giants rivalry intensified during the 1960 season. Intent to end New York’s two-year reign at the top of the NFL Eastern Conference, Philadelphia had a half a game ahead of his opponent in the big market before the teams meeting on November 20. One non-scoring play in this game – Chuck Bednarik’s “perfectly legal” knockout tackle against future TV star Frank Gifford – made the game one of the defining games in NFL history.

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