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Crazylegs 1953 1h 28m Drama Biography List Reviews The story of Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch, from his high school days to the University of Wisconsin and University of Michigan, followed by what...
- Drama, Biography
- Elroy Hirsch
- Francis Lyon
Crazylegs: Directed by Francis D. Lyon. With Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch, Lloyd Nolan, Joan Vohs, James Millican. The story of the life and career of football star Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch (who plays himself).
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- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Francis D. Lyon
- 1953-11-15
Popular reviews. Crazylegs is corny and amateurish, but it has a certain goofy, slightly campy charm. It’s a portrait of America during a much more, if not exactly innocent, at least naïve time.
- Francis D. Lyon
A must-see film only for diehard Wisconsin and LA Rams fans, Crazylegs was Hirsch’s favorite of his movies, because it featured actual footage from his college and pro playing days.
Crazylegs is a 1953 film about Elroy Hirsch's football career. In college (University of Wisconsin and University of Michigan) his unconventional dynamic running style allowed him to change directions in a multitude of ways.
During his freshman year, sorority girl Ruth rarely sees Elroy, as his classes, practices and job make for long days. In spite of his hard schedule, Elroy makes All-American and his number, "40," becomes famous in the Midwest. Reporters soon dub him "Crazylegs" because of his unusual running style.
The story of the life and career of football star Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch (who plays himself).
