Elroy Hirsch

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"Crazylegs" Hall of Fame Mural.

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"Crazylegs" Hall of Fame Bust.

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Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch was an All-America halfback at both Wisconsin and Michigan.

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Despite being drafted by the Cleveland Rams in 1945, Hirsch (center) signed with the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference where he played from 1946-1948.

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In 1949, "Crazylegs" signed with the Rams and moved to end. There he excelled in the explosive "three-end" offense.

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Wildly popular, the elusive Hirsch was named to three all-league teams and three Pro Bowls while with the Rams.

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Hirsch was so popular; a movie was made about him. Here he stars as himself in the film titled "Crazylegs" alongside co-star Joan Vohs.

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"Crazylegs" retired following the 1957 season. In 1968 he was enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Here he poses with his presenter and former Rams coach Hamp Pool.

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Hirsch's jersey is on display in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Enshrinee Mementos Room.