Hugh McElhenny
American football player (1928–2022)
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Updated 2026-06-11
Hugh Edward McElhenny Jr. was an American professional football halfback who played 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 nicknamed "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 no. 39 is retired by the 49ers and he is a member of the San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame.
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- Minnesota Vikings
- Detroit Lions
- New York Giants
- San Francisco 49ers
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- Pro Football Hall of Fame
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- Hugh McElhennyLow confidencewikipedia · simple.wikipedia.org
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