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.
The Ball bounces free as Chuck Bednarik hits New York Giants' Frank Gifford after Gifford caught a pass from George Shaw.
Chuck Bednarik, a two-way player for the Philadelphia Eagles, leaps toward an unidentified player from the Green Bay Packers.
Chuck Bednarik eyes New York Giants QB Charlie Conerly as he awaits the snap.
Chuck Bednarik with Green Bay's Paul Hornung (5) and Jim Taylor (31) after the 1960 championship game.
Chuck Bednarik standing on the sidelines bench during a game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers at Forbes Field.
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.
A victorious Bednarik after winning the tiel game vs Green Bay.
Eagles head coach Nick Skorich and Chuck Bednarik during a game against Chicago.
Green Bay Packers blocker Jim Ringo and Chuck Bednarik chat before a 1960 game.
Bednarik jogs around the field prior to a practice in 1960 at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.
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.
Chuck Bednarik poses in a medieval knight's armor, lance and helmet in 1960 at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.
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.
Chuck Bednarik tackles Joe Morrison.
Bednarik walking off the field after the New York Giants.
Chuck Bednarik tries to bring down Jim Brown at Cleveland Municipal Stadium.
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,
A 2011 portrait of Hall of Famer and former Philadelphia Eagle Chuck Bednarik.