Paul Vernon Hornung (born December 23, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky) is a former professional football player, playing for the Green Bay Packers from 1957- 66. Hornung, one of the most versatile players ever to play the game, was halfback, quarterback, and placekicker. Hornung is one of the greatest all-purpose backs to ever play the game. Not only could Hornung run, he was an excellent passer, receiver, and blocker. Hornung was an excellent all-...
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Paul Vernon Hornung (born December 23, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky) is a former professional football player, playing for the Green Bay Packers from 1957- 66. Hornung, one of the most versatile players ever to play the game, was halfback, quarterback, and placekicker. Hornung is one of the greatest all-purpose backs to ever play the game. Not only could Hornung run, he was an excellent passer, receiver, and blocker. Hornung was an excellent all-around athlete who played college basketball, but is best known for his prowess as a football player.
Hornung was an outstanding athlete at Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget High School in Louisville (now closed), having lettered four years each in football, basketball, and baseball. He was recruited by Bear Bryant at Kentucky, but chose to attend Notre Dame instead.
After spending his sophomore season of 1954 as a backup fullback, Hornung blossomed as a halfback and safety during his junior year in 1955. He finished fourth in the nation in total...
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