Born in Rogers, Texas, McElroy attended Stanford University on a football scholarship where he was influenced by his science professors, including microbiologist Cornelius Van Niel and geneticist George Beadle.
McElroy was born in Rogers, Texas. McElroy attended Stanford University on a football scholarship. He was influenced by his science professors. This was including microbiologist Cornelius Van Niel. This was including geneticist George Beadle.