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Pro Football Hall of Fame Hugh McElhenny dies at age 93

(CNN)Former San Francisco 49ers halfback Huma Kelheny died at the age of 93, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Announced on Thursday. ..

McElhenny died of natural causes on June 17, Hall said.

"Hugh McElhenny was an aggressive threat at every stage of the game. Hurry up, receive a pass, kick and punt returner," said Hall of Fame President Jim Porter in a statement. I am. "His all-around talent, which was apparent to professional soccer scouts when Hugh was still a teenager, will be celebrated and preserved forever in the Canton."

McEl Henny, 1970. I was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Nicknamed "King", McElheny was a two-time first team allpro and a six-time pro bowler throughout the course. During his 13-year career at the 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, and Detroit Lions in theNFL.

McElheny, the ninth in the 1952 draft from the University of Washington, was named the Rookie of the Year and his first season allpro.

He retired after the 1964 season and was one of only three players at the time with over 11,000 multipurpose yards (11,375). He worked as an analyst for the 49ers radio broadcast for six years. The

49ers retired from number 39 in 1971.