By Darin Hayes December 23, 1935 – Louisville, Kentucky – Paul Hornung, the legendary Notre Dame halfback, was born.
According to the NFF, Hornung, who was also known as the “Golden Boy,” was a two-time All-America selection in 1955 and 1956. His heroics in the 1955 game against Iowa included a drive to tie the score late on a long run and a 40-yard TD pass. Hornung then kicked the extra point for the tie and later the winning field goal to lead the Irish to victory over the Hawkeyes.
The Irish were not a very good team in 1957, but Hornung’s play was spectacular and led him to become the only Heisman Trophy winner to have played on a losing team. The National Football Foundation voted Paul Hornung in as a member of the College Football Hall of Fame in 1985. The Green Bay Packers used a Bonus Draft pick to select the Golden Boy to play for their franchise. Hornung enjoyed a great nine-year pro career with the Packers, where he led the League in scoring as he was both a halfback and placekicker for the team.
Hornung finished with 760 career points, powered by 62 TDs, 190 points after kicks, and 66 field goals. The Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrined Paul Hornung in 1986.
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