Paul Hornung sues helmet maker

Pro football Hall of Famer and former Heisman Trophy winner Hornung sued equipment manufacturer Riddell Inc., saying their football helmets that he wore during his professional career in the 1950 and 60s failed to protect him from brain injury.Credit: Associated Press

Former Green Bay Packers great Paul Hornung, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and a Heisman Trophy winner, is suing equipment manufacturer Riddell, saying its helmets failed to protect him from brain injury.

Attorneys filed the lawsuit on behalf of the 80-year-old Hornung in Cook County Circuit Court in Chicago on Thursday. It names Riddell as the defendant.

The suit says Hornung suffered multiple concussions as a player and that he…