1945 NFL draft
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The 1945 NFL draft was held on April 8, 1945, at the Commodore Hotel in New York City, New York. Perhaps as a tip of the hat to wartime sensibilities, the 1945 draft was officially called the "1944 Pr
Commodore Hotel (location of the draft)
Elroy Hirsch
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Elroy Leon "Crazylegs" Hirsch was an American professional football player, sport executive, and actor. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967 and the College Football Hall of Fame
1945 NFL draft
…Charley Trippi, halfback from Georgia taken 1st round 1st overall by the Chicago Cardinals. Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch, wide receiver from Michigan taken 1st round 5th overall by the Cleveland Rams. Pete Pihos, defensive end from Indiana University (Bloomington) taken…
Hirsch as Wisconsin's athletic director in 1977
Hirsch at Soldier Field as a member of the Chicago Rockets in 1946
1951 Bowman card of Hirsch
Poster for the 1953 film Crazylegs