1952 NFL draft
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The 1952 NFL draft was held on January 17, 1952, at Hotel Statler in New York. Selections made by New York Yanks were assigned to the new Dallas Texans.
The former Hotel Statler (location of the draft), photographed in 2018
Frank Gifford
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Francis Newton Gifford was an American professional football player, actor, and television sports commentator. After a 12-year playing career as a halfback, flanker and safety for the New York Giants
1952 NFL draft
…Dick "Night Train" Lane, defensive back attending Junior College was undrafted and signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Rams. Frank Gifford, halfback from USC taken 1st round 11th overall by the New York Giants. Yale Lary, defensive back from Texas A&M taken 3rd round 34th overall by the…
Gifford at USC, c. 1949
Gifford's November 1960 concussion dominated the New York media.
Gifford in 1950
Gifford in 1951