Paul Hornung - R.I.P. Golden Boy

Football
Written By Otis Swain

R.I.P - Did you know that Running Back Paul Hornung is the only player to win the Heisman Trophy from a losing team? When ‘Golden Boy’ took home the hardware in 1956 his Notre Dame squad finished at a lousy 2-8. Paul led his team in the following Categories:

  1. Passing

  2. Rushing

  3. Scoring

  4. Kickoff & Punt Returns

  5. Punting

He also played defense and led his team in passes broken up and was second in interceptions and tackles made. R. I. P. Golden Boy

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