Hugh Edward McElhenny Net Worth
Hugh Edward McElhenny Net Worth is
$16 Million
Hugh Edward McElhenny Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Hugh Edward McElhenny (born December 31, 1928 in Los Angeles, California) is a former American football running back in the National Football League who played from 1952–1964, 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". He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1970. McElhenny suffered from Guillain-Barre syndrome, from which he almost died. He was temporarily paralyzed from the neck down and had to use a walker for a year.He is related to the McElhenny family of Louisiana, the makers of Tabasco sauce. | Full Name | Hugh McElhenny |
| Date Of Birth | December 31, 1928 |
| Place Of Birth | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Height | 6' 1" (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 88 kg |
| Profession | American football player |
| Education | University of Washington |
| Nationality | American |
| Nominations | Heisman Trophy |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Member of the San Francisco 49ers' so-called "Million Dollar Backfield" along with John Henry Johnson and Y.A. Tittle. |
| 2 | Ranks 86th on NFL All-Time All-Purpose Yards List (11,369). |
| 3 | Led the NFL in Rushing Average (7.0) and All-Purpose Yards (1,731) in 1952. |
| 4 | Halfback on the University of Washington's football team, 1949-1951. |
| 5 | Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1981. |
| 6 | Ranks 47th on NFL All-Time Rushing Average List (4.698). |
| 7 | Ranks 97th on NFL All-Time Rushing Yardage List (5,281). |
| 8 | Halfback for the San Francisco 49ers (1952-1960), Minnesota Vikings (1961-1962), New York Giants (1963) and Detroit Lions (1964). |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Game of Their Lives: Pro Football's Wonder Years | 2001 | TV Movie documentary | Himself (49ers Halfback, 1952-1960) |
| Super Bowl XIX | 1985 | TV Special | Himself - Ceremonial Coin Tosser |
| The NFL on CBS | 1960-1964 | TV Series | Himself - San Francisco 49ers Halfback / Himself - Detroit Lions Halfback |
| 1963 NFL Championship Game | 1963 | TV Special | Himself - New York Giants Halfback |
Known for movies
The Game of Their Lives: Pro Football's Wonder Years (2001)
as Himself (49ers Halfback, 1952-1960)
Super Bowl XIX (1985)
as Himself - Ceremonial Coin Tosser
1963 NFL Championship Game (1963)
as Himself - New York Giants Halfback
The NFL on CBS (1960-1964)
as Himself - San Francisco 49ers Halfback / Himself - Detroit Lions Halfback