Hugh Edward McElhenny Jr. (December 31, 1928 – June 23, 2022) was a professional American football player who was a halfback in the National Football League (NFL) from 1952 to 1964 for the San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, and Detroit Lions. He was noted for his explosive, elusive running style and was frequently called "the King" and "Hurryin' Hugh". A member of San Francisco's famed Million Dollar Backfield and one of the franchise's most popular players, McElhenny's uniform number, No. 39, is retired by the 49ers and he is a member of the San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame.
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Hugh Edward McElhenny Jr. 31 December 1928 Los Angeles, CA
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23 June 2022 (aged 93)
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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