Elroy Hirsch
American football player, Hall of Famer
Born
June 17th, 1923
101 years ago
Died
2004
21 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American football player had a distinguished career primarily as a wide receiver. Played for the University of Wisconsin before joining the NFL. Spent most of the professional career with the Los Angeles Rams, where outstanding performances helped shape the team during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Accumulated numerous accolades, including induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968. Renowned for exceptional speed and agility, creating a new style of play for the wide receiver position.
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Played for the Los Angeles Rams
Selected to the NFL All-Pro team multiple times
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