Packers and Notre Dame legend Paul Hornung dies aged 84

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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.

pic.twitter.com/WZSEUpltGFThe Heisman Trust mourns the passing or Paul Hornung. A true legend in every sense of the word, Paul was a cherished member of the Heisman family.