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Join the 42nd annual Crazylegs Classic on April 27th, 2024, to celebrate 175 years of UW-Madison and support Wisconsin Athletics. The event features a 8k run and a 2 mile walk, attracting thousands of Badger fans from across the state and beyond.
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The Crazylegs Classic has become a time-honored tradition of...
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Crazylegs Classic, 1440 Monroe Street, Madison, Wisconsin...
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Crazylegs Classic, 1440 Monroe Street, Madison, Wisconsin...
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Elroy Leon "Crazylegs" Hirsch (June 17, 1923 – January 28, 2004) was an American professional football player, sport executive and actor. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1974.
- 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
- Wausau (WI)
- 190 lb (86 kg)
Apr 27, 2024 · The last Saturday of April each spring, over 10,000 Badgers descend downtown State Street to kick off the Crazylegs Classic. Not surprisingly, the idea for this event was hatched in late 1981 by three Badger loyalists at a campus bar. The three, Tom Grantham, Ken Sparks, and Rich Backus, wanted to raise money to support UW Athletics.
Nov 16, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch, a three-time Pro Bowler and Hall of Famer who played for the University of Wisconsin and the University of Michigan. From his early years as a prep star to his military service and NFL success, discover how he became one of the greatest receivers of all time.
The 42nd annual Crazylegs Classic, with a 5-mile run and 2-mile walk, is expected to draw more than 9,500 participants to Downtown Madison on Saturday. What is the Crazylegs Classic? The Crazylegs Classic race was created to raise money to support state athletic teams, and Wisconsin Athletics as a whole.
Elroy Hirsch, also known as Crazylegs, was a versatile and dynamic receiver for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1950s. He set a league record with 1,495 receiving yards in 1951 and scored 64 touchdowns in his career.
