Hugh McElhenny

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Hugh McElhenny
Date of birth	December 31, 1928
Place of birth	Los Angeles, California
Position(s)	Halfback
College	Washington
NFL Draft	1952 / Round 1/ Pick 9
Career Highlights
Pro Bowls	6
Honors	NFL 1950s All-Decade Team
Stats
Statistics	Pro Football Reference DatabaseFootball
Team(s)
1952-1960 1961-1962 1963 1964	San Francisco 49ers Minnesota Vikings New York Giants Detroit Lions
Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1970

Hugh McElhenny (born December 31, 1928) was an NFL running back who played from 1952-1964, for the San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants and Detroit Lions. He was noted for his elusive running style and was frequently called "The King." He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, inducted in 1970.

[edit] College Years

McElhenny attended the University of Washington and was a letterman in football. In football, he was an All-America selection.

He was a member of Alpha Theta Delta of Chi Psi at the university.

[edit] Pro Career

McElhenny was a first round pick of the 49ers in 1952, winning the Rookie of the Year award that season. He continued with the 49ers through 1960, earning five Pro Bowl appearances, before joining the Vikings in 1961. He also played with the Vikings in 1962 before going to the Giants in 1963. He then finished his career with one season for the Lions.

McElhenny gained 11,375 all-purpose yards in his distinguished 13 year career.