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- Paul Hornung was
- nicknamed the ΓÇ£Golden
- Boy" because of his blond
- hair, good looks, and
- sparkling talent. As a
- quarterback at the University of Notre Dame,
- he won the Heisman Trophy in 1956. As a
- halfback for the Green Bay Packers, he
- sparked the Pack to NFL Championships in
- 1961, 1962, and 1965.
-
- Paul excelled at running, passing, and
- kicking. He led the Packers in scoring for five
- seasons and the NFL for three (1959 to
- 1961). In 1960, Paul scored 176 points on 15
- touchdowns, 15 field goals, and 41 extra
- points. That remains an NFL season
- record. In 1961, Paul was in the army
- but played for the Packers on weekend
-