Pro Football Hall of Famer Hugh McElhenny, a member of the 49ers’ “Million Dollar Backfield” has died at the age of 93.
“The King,” as he was coined within weeks of beginning his pro football career, played in the NFL for 13 seasons. He was a member of the 49ers from 1952-’60, the Vikings from 1961-’62 and was a member of the Lions in 1964.
He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 1970.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced McElhenny’s passing in a tweet on Thursday.