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Hugh McElhenny, Hall of Fame running back, dies at 93

Hugh McElhenny, an elusive NFL running back nicknamed “The King,” died on June 17, 2022, at his home in Nevada, his son-in-law Chris Permann confirmed on Thursday. He was 93. (Harry Harris/AP file photo)

NFL Hall of Famer Hugh McElhenny, an elusive running back from the 1950s, has died. He was 93.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame said in a news release that McEhlenny died of natural causes on June 17 at his home in Nevada, and that son-in-law Chris Permann confirmed the death.

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