Paul Hornung
American football player
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About Paul Hornung
Paul Hornung earned a reputation for his phenomenal football career at the college and professional levels. After playing basketball, football and baseball for four years in high school, he joined the University of Notre Dame as a football player. In 1957, he was picked as the overall first selection in the NFL Draft. From 1957 to 1966, he played in the halfback and placekicker positions as a member of the Green Bay Packers.
He was raised in Louisville, Kentucky.
Achievements
He won the NFL championship with the Green Bay Packers four times. He was named the NFL’s “Most Valuable Player” in 1961. He also played in the Pro-Bowl in 1959 and 1960. In 1956, he received the Heisman Trophy.
Death
He passed away on November 13, 2020, after suffering from dementia for some time.
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Paul Hornung was a famous American football player, who was born on December 23, 1935. As a person born on this date, Paul Hornung is listed in our database as the 38th most popular celebrity for the day (December 23) and the 74th most popular for the year (1935).
People born on December 23 fall under the Zodiac sign of Capricorn, the Sea Goat. Paul Hornung is the 1433rd most popular Capricorn.
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