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Crazylegs is a 1953 film about Elroy Hirsch's football career. In college (University of Wisconsin and University of Michigan) his unconventional dynamic running style allowed him to change directions in a multitude of ways. The media dubbed him "Crazylegs". The name stuck all through his professional career and life. The bulk of this film is centered on his college days. Crazylegs later became part of the foundation of the "Three End" with the LA Rams. This film captures the genuine quality of Hirsch’s personality, with Hirsch playing himself in the part.
The film premiered in Wausau, Wisconsin, Hirsch's hometown. Cotton Warburton's editing was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Film Editing.
Original Release
11/15/1953
US Release
11/15/1953
Cast
Name | Character |
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Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch | Elroy Hirsch |
Lloyd Nolan | Win Brockmeyer |
Joan Vohs | Ruth Stahmer |
James Millican | L.A. Ram's Coach |
Robert Waterfield | Bob Waterfield -Los Angeles Rams Quarterback |
Bob Kelley | Bob Kelley |
James Brown | Bill |
John Brown | Keller |
Norman Field | Otto Hirsch - Elroy's Father |
Louise Lorimer | Mrs. Hirsch |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch | Elroy Hirsch |
Lloyd Nolan | Win Brockmeyer |
Joan Vohs | Ruth Stahmer |
James Millican | L.A. Ram's Coach |
Robert Waterfield | Bob Waterfield -Los Angeles Rams Quarterback |
Bob Kelley | Bob Kelley |
James Brown | Bill |
John Brown | Keller |
Norman Field | Otto Hirsch - Elroy's Father |
Louise Lorimer | Mrs. Hirsch |
Joseph Crehan | Hank Hatch |
Joel Marston | Joey |
Bill Brundige | Bill Brundige |
Win Hirsch | Win Hirsch - Son of Elroy Hirsch |
Melvyn Arnold | Melvyn Arnold |
Larry Brink | Larry Blink - Los Angeles Rams End |
Tom Dahms | Tom Dahms - Los Angeles Rams Tackle |
Dick Daugherty | Dick Daugherty - Los Angeles Rams Guard |
Jack Dwyer | Jack Dwyer - Los Angeles Rams Halfback |
Tom Fears | Tom Fears - Los Angeles Rams End |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Hall Bartlett | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1954 | Oscar | Best Film Editing | Nominated |