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Hugh McElhenny

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Hugh McElhenny

Born — Died

1928-12-31 — 2022-06-17

Place of birth

Los Angeles, California, USA

Known for

Acting

Credits

1 titles

Hugh Edward McElhenny Jr. electrified professional football as one of the most explosive and elusive halfbacks of the 1950s, earning nickname "The King" for his feared running style and captivating performances that made him to pro football what Elvis Presley was to rock and roll. Born December 31, 1928 in Los Angeles, California, McElhenny attended George Washington High School where he set state records in high and low hurdles, broad jump, and ran 100-yard dash in 9.8 seconds, winning both hurdles and long jump at 1947 CIF California State Meet. After starring at Compton Junior College on undefeated 1948 team winning Junior Rose Bowl, McElhenny transferred to University of Washington wher…

Known for

NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers poster
10.0

Step onto the sidelines and stand with legends such as Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Bill Walsh as you watch one of the most successful teams in NFL history work its magic. From "The Alley Oop" to "The Catch", McElhenny to Montana ..."Joe the Jet" to Flash 80...Bill Walsh to George Seifert, the San Francisco 49ers boast a deep history of brilliant coaches, hard hitting defenses and high powered offenses. Now, here is a DVD collection no true 49ers fan can do without. "As Great As Gold" takes you on a tour that follows the team through the fabulous 50's, covers their resurgence in the 70's and highlights the glory years of a dynasty that won 5 Super Bowls. You'll also see the 1981 NFC Championship game, a see-saw battle which helped put the 49ers on top of the NFL's pecking order.

NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers

2006

Film credits

2000s · 1 titles

NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers poster
10.0

Step onto the sidelines and stand with legends such as Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Bill Walsh as you watch one of the most successful teams in NFL history work its magic. From "The Alley Oop" to "The Catch", McElhenny to Montana ..."Joe the Jet" to Flash 80...Bill Walsh to George Seifert, the San Francisco 49ers boast a deep history of brilliant coaches, hard hitting defenses and high powered offenses. Now, here is a DVD collection no true 49ers fan can do without. "As Great As Gold" takes you on a tour that follows the team through the fabulous 50's, covers their resurgence in the 70's and highlights the glory years of a dynasty that won 5 Super Bowls. You'll also see the 1981 NFC Championship game, a see-saw battle which helped put the 49ers on top of the NFL's pecking order.

NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers

2006