Halfback
No. 39
Washington
"The Giants obtained McElhenny on July 17, 1963 strictly as a gamble. The doubters couldn't understand why New York would give up a 1964 draft choice, a 1965 draft choice plus another to Minnesota in exchange for an oldtimer who was troubled by bad wheels. But Hugh fooled'em, coming through with as fine a season as could be expected in '63. He was the Giants' fourth best rusher with 175 yards picked up in 55 tries; he snared 11 passes, including two TD tosses for 91 yards; was New York's second best punt returner with 74 yards on 13 runbacks; and ranked third in running back kickoffs with six, good for 136 yards, including a 51-yard journey. Not bad for an old man, eh?
In his long and illustrious career with the San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings and Giants which began in 1952, McElhenny has gained 5,233 yards rushing and more than 10,000 yards from rushing, pass receptions and kick returns. He is truly one of pro football's all-time greats."
-Complete Sports 1964 New York Giants
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