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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.
Nov 16, 2021 · During the glory days of the NFL, Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch was a receiver with few peers. His play on the field left a lasting legacy. This is his story.
The Rams went on to an important 42-17 victory. It was a patented "Elroy Hirsch special," a sizzling shocker that was repeated 17 times that year. Besides his 91-yard bomb, Elroy had numerous other long-yardage touchdowns as he established a new league record at the time of 1,495 yards receiving.
Jan 29, 2004 · Elroy “Crazy Legs” Hirsch, who parlayed a Hall of Fame football career with the Los Angeles Rams into a brief movie career, died Wednesday of natural causes at an assisted living facility in...
Elroy Leon Hirsch (Crazy Legs) Position: E-HB-DE Throws: Right. 6-2 , 190lb (188cm, 86kg) Born: June 17. , 1923. in Wausau, WI. Died: January 28 , 2004 in Madison, WI.
Jan 28, 2004 · Hall of Famer Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch passed away early today at age 80. "Elroy Hirsch helped revolutionize the game of pro football as one of the first big-play receivers." commented Hall of Fame President John Bankert. "His contribution to the game will forever be preserved here in Canton.
Elroy Hirsch (born June 17, 1923, Wausau, Wis., U.S.—died Jan. 28, 2004, Madison, Wis.) American gridiron football player, sports administrator, and actor who rose to fame as a collegiate star and who was a record-setting wide receiver with the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL).
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