Paul Hornung: Quick Facts


Facts

Also Known As the Golden Boy • Paul Vernon Hornung
Born December 23, 1935 • Louisville • Kentucky
Died November 13, 2020 (aged 84) • Louisville • Kentucky • (Died on this day)
Awards And Honors Most Valuable Player (1961) • Heisman Trophy (1956) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1986) • 1 NFL Most Valuable Player award • 4 NFL championships • 1 Super Bowl championship • 2 All-Pro selections • 2 Pro Bowl selections • 1961 Bert Bell Award (Player of the Year)
Education University of Notre Dame
Height/Weight 6 ft 2 inches, 215 lb (1.88 m, 97 kg)
Position halfback, fullback, quarterback
Jersey Number 5 (Green Bay Packers, 1957–1958) • 5 (Green Bay Packers, 1959–1966)
Draft Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round (first overall) of the 1957 NFL draft.
Games Played 104
Rushing Attempts 893
Touchdowns 50
Yards Gained By Passing 3711
Yards Per Attempt 4.2

Top Questions

What college did Paul Hornung attend?
Paul Hornung attended the University of Notre Dame.
How many Super Bowls did Paul Hornung win?
Paul Hornung won one Super Bowl championship.
How tall was Paul Hornung?
Paul Hornung was 6 ft 2 inches, 215 lb (1.88 m, 97 kg).
How many times did Paul Hornung win the MVP?
Paul Hornung won one NFL Most Valuable Player award.
When was Paul Hornung inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Paul Hornung was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986.
How many times was Paul Hornung selected to the Pro Bowl?
Paul Hornung was selected to the Pro Bowl twice.
When was Paul Hornung born?
Paul Hornung was born on December 23, 1935, in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
What position did Paul Hornung play?
Paul Hornung played halfback, fullback, and quarterback.

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