Elroy Hirsch was an American football player who had a successful career spanning over two decades. He was born in 1923 in Wausau, Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was a standout athlete at the university, playing both football and basketball.

Hirsch was drafted by the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference in 1946 and played with them for two seasons. He then joined the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League in 1948, where he earned the nickname “Crazylegs” for his running style. He was an All-Pro selection in 1951 and 1952 and was named to the Pro Bowl in 1951 and 1952. He was also a key member of the Rams' 1951 NFL championship team.

In 1954, Hirsch was traded to the Green Bay Packers, where he played for two seasons. He then returned to the Rams in 1956 and played for them until his retirement in 1960. He was a two-time All-Pro selection in 1957 and 1958 and was named to the Pro Bowl in 1957.

After retiring from playing, Hirsch became an executive with the Rams, first as an assistant coach and then as the team's general manager. He was also the athletic director at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1969 to 1987.

Throughout his career, Elroy Hirsch was known as a great athlete and a leader. He was a two-time All-Pro selection and a three-time Pro Bowl selection. He was also a key member of the 1951 NFL championship team. After his playing career, he was an executive with the Rams and the athletic director at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Elroy Hirsch was a successful football player and executive whose career spanned over two decades.

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