Cheesehead TV · Nov 14, 2020
Remembering Packers Legend Paul Hornung
The Green Bay Packers lost another legend from the Lombardi Era yesterday when Hall of Fame halfback Paul Hornung died at the age of 84. Hornung was one of a kind and was considered Vince Lombardi’s favorite player, high praise considering how many greats were on the coach’s Packers teams.
Hornung was nicknamed “The Golden Boy” by the media although his teammates often called him “Goat,” short for goat shoulders for his slightly hunched posture.
Hornung won the Heisman Trophy at Notre Dame back in 1956 at quarterback. He remains the only player in history to win the award for a losing team as the Fighting Irish finished just 2-8-0 that season.
