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Elroy Hirsch, born on June 17, 1923 in Wausau, Wisconsin, United States, was a military officer, baseball player and athletics competitor. Death is recorded on January 28, 2004, at the age of 80. Education on record includes Wausau East High School and University of Wisconsin–Madison. Recorded honors include Pro Football Hall of Fame. Elroy Hirsch was listed at 188 cm.
My Take
Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch lived several lives in one. Baseball, track, football, military service, and acting, all stitched into a single biography, with a Pro Football Hall of Fame induction in 1967 as the headline. What strikes me is the sheer scale of a mid-century American athlete who could thrive on the field and on the screen, his distinctive running style earning a nickname that outlived him. There is something almost mythic about that breadth, and I respect it deeply. Hirsch reminds me of an era when an athlete's ambitions weren't boxed into one league or one career.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Elroy Hirsch
- Name (Japanese)
- エルロイ・ハーシュ
- Reading
- えるろい・はーしゅ
- Born
- June 17, 1923 – January 28, 2004
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Boar
- Origin
- Wausau, Wisconsin, United States
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- military officer / baseball player / athletics competitor / American football player / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Wausau East High School
- University
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
Awards & achievements
- Pro Football Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elroy%20Hirsch
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q440433
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Elroy Hirsch born?
Born June 17, 1923.
When did Elroy Hirsch die?
Died January 28, 2004, aged 80.
Where was Elroy Hirsch from?
Elroy Hirsch was from Wausau, Wisconsin, United States.
What did Elroy Hirsch do?
Elroy Hirsch worked as military officer, baseball player, athletics competitor, American football player, actor.
How tall was Elroy Hirsch?
Elroy Hirsch was 188 cm.
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