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Also Known As
Crazylegs Hirsch • Elroy Leon Hirsch
Born
June 17, 1923 • Wausau • Wisconsin
Died
January 28, 2004 (aged 80) • Madison • Wisconsin
Awards And Honors
Pro Football Hall of Fame (1968) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1968) • 1 NFL championship • 2 All-Pro selections • 3 Pro Bowl selections
Education
University of Wisconsin • University of Michigan
Height/Weight
6 ft 2 inches, 190 lb (1.88 m, 86 kg)
Position
end, halfback, defensive end
Jersey Number
40 (Los Angeles Rams, 1949–1957) • 80 (Chicago Rockets, 1946–1948)
Draft
Drafted by the Cleveland Rams in the first round (fifth overall) of the 1945 NFL draft.
Games Played
127
Receiving Yards
7029
Receptions
387
Rushing Attempts
207
Rushing Yards Gained
687
Touchdowns (Receiving)
60
Touchdowns (Rushing)
3
Yards Per Attempt
3.3
Yards Per Reception
18.2
Top Questions
How many times was Elroy Hirsch selected to the Pro Bowl?
Elroy Hirsch was selected to the Pro Bowl three times.
When was Elroy Hirsch inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Elroy Hirsch was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968.
When was Elroy Hirsch born?
Elroy Hirsch was born on June 17, 1923, in Wausau, Wisconsin, United States.
What college did Elroy Hirsch attend?
Elroy Hirsch attended the University of Wisconsin and the University of Michigan.
What position did Elroy Hirsch play?
Elroy Hirsch played end, halfback, and defensive end.
How tall was Elroy Hirsch?
Elroy Hirsch was 6 ft 2 inches, 190 lb (1.88 m, 86 kg).
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