Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerPaul Hornung, the so-called “Golden Boy” running back who starred for Notre Dame and in the 1960s championship years of the NFL’s Green Bay Packers, died today in his Louisville, Kentucky hometown.
He was 84 and no cause of death was given by the Louisville Sports Commission.Hornung is one of only seven players to win the Heisman Trophy and later be named NFL MVP.
He won the Heisman in 1956 despite Notre Dame’s 2-8 record, becoming the only player to win the award while starring for a losing team.
That year, he led the Fighting Irish in passing, rushing, scoring, kickoff returns, punt returns and punting. On defense, he led the team in passes broken up and was second in tackles and interceptions.
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