NFL Hall of Fame running back Paul Hornung dies at 84

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

NFL Hall of Fame running back Paul Hornung dies at 84

November 13, 2020

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Paul Hornung, the dazzling “Golden Boy” of the Green Bay Packers whose singular ability to generate points as a runner, receiver, quarterback and kicker helped turn the team into an NFL dynasty, died Friday. He was 84.

Hornung’s family confirmed his death to the Louisville Sports Commission and to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

In July 2016, Hornung sued equipment manufacturer Riddell Inc., saying football helmets he wore during his professional career failed to protect him from brain injury. Hornung suffered multiple concussions with the Packers and had been diagnosed with dementia, the lawsuit said.

Hornung won the 1956 Heisman Trophy at Notre Dame. He was the NFL MVP in 1961 and played on four championship teams (1961, ’62, ’65 and ’66).

He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986.

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Paul Hornung, of the Green Bay Packers, in an undated photo. Hornung, the dazzling “Golden Boy” of the Green Bay Packers whose singular ability to generate points as a runner, receiver, quarterback, and kicker helped turn them into an NFL dynasty, has died, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. He was 84. (AP Photo, File)

[riversedge]

1. He will always be one of our Packerland heros. A man with great talent who loved the game.

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2. Notre Dame Heisman Trophy winner Paul Hornung dies at 84

SOUTH BEND — Notre Dame Heisman Trophy winner Paul Hornung died Friday at his home in Louisville, Ky., after a long battle with dementia. He was 84.

The Louisville Sports Commission reported Hornung’s death Friday afternoon. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Angela Hornung.

Hornung, a two-time All-American for the Irish, could do just about everything on the football field. He played quarterback, running back, kicker and defensive back for Notre Dame. He could run, pass, block, cover, tackle and kick. Hornung also enjoyed a 10-year NFL career as a running back for the Green Bay Packers. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1985 and Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986.

In a phone interview with the Tribune, Jim Morse said he knew Hornung better than almost anyone. Morse played right halfback for the Irish and was a captain on the 1956 team. Hornung and Morse came to Notre Dame together as freshmen in 1953. Morse said they were roommates during road trips and became close friends.

“As much as anybody else on our team, he kept our team together,” Morse said. “He’s not only a good football player, but he was fun to be around. He was the kind of guy who you enjoyed being around. He had a great sense of humor. But at the same time, he could be serious when it was time to be serious.”

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