Classic Photos of Chuck Bednarik

Chuck Bednarik and Frank Gifford

Eagles at Giants, Nov. 20, 1960 | Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Chuck Bednarik celebrates after laying out New York Giants running back Frank Gifford at Yankee Stadium. The hit forced Gifford to temporarily retire from football.

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The Ball bounces free as Chuck Bednarik hits New York Giants' Frank Gifford after Gifford caught a pass from George Shaw.

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Chuck Bednarik, a two-way player for the Philadelphia Eagles, leaps toward an unidentified player from the Green Bay Packers.

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Chuck Bednarik eyes New York Giants QB Charlie Conerly as he awaits the snap.

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Chuck Bednarik with Green Bay's Paul Hornung (5) and Jim Taylor (31) after the 1960 championship game.

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Chuck Bednarik standing on the sidelines bench during a game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers at Forbes Field.

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Chuck Bednarik hands his jersey and shoes to equipment manager Freddie Schubach after his last game so that they can be donated to the Hall of Fame.

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A victorious Bednarik after winning the tiel game vs Green Bay.

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Eagles head coach Nick Skorich and Chuck Bednarik during a game against Chicago.

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Green Bay Packers blocker Jim Ringo and Chuck Bednarik chat before a 1960 game.

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Bednarik jogs around the field prior to a practice in 1960 at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.

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A referee talks with Chuck Bednarik his tackle on Frank Gifford at Yankee Stadium. Gifford (background) was knocked out and, because of this injury, did not play for 18 months.

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Chuck Bednarik poses in a medieval knight's armor, lance and helmet in 1960 at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.

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Chuck Bednarik and family

Bednarik is shown with with his family in their Abington, Pa., home in 1962. Left to right are; twins, Carol and Pamela, 7; Donna, 9; Jacquelyn, 20 months, Mrs. Bednarik and Charlene, 12.

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Chuck Bednarik tackles Joe Morrison.

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Bednarik walking off the field after the New York Giants.

Chuck Bednarik and Jim Brown

Chuck Bednarik tries to bring down Jim Brown at Cleveland Municipal Stadium.

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Chuck Bednarik waves to the crowd at halftime ceremonies during a game against the Green Bay Packers on September 12, 2010 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia,

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A 2011 portrait of Hall of Famer and former Philadelphia Eagle Chuck Bednarik.