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Eagles Hall of Famer Chuck Bednarik dies

Chuck Bednarik, the immovable, irascible son of a Bethlehem steelworker whose Hall of Fame football career was more notable for lasts than firsts, died Saturday morning following a brief illness.

The Giants' Frank Gifford lies motionless after a jarring tackle by the Eagles' Chuck Bednarik (60). The play on Nov. 20, 1960 was one of the defining moments of Bednarik's career.
The Giants' Frank Gifford lies motionless after a jarring tackle by the Eagles' Chuck Bednarik (60). The play on Nov. 20, 1960 was one of the defining moments of Bednarik's career.Read moreAP
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