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Irish Echoes: Paul Hornung’s legacy includes a most unusual Heisman Trophy

Irish Echoes: Paul Hornung’s legacy includes a most unusual Heisman Trophy

Magnetic. Versatile. Captivating. Enigmatic. Exhilarating. Clutch. These are just a few of the adjectives used to describe Paul Hornung, the football legend who died at age 84 on Nov. 13, 2020. His NFL coach with the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi, simply called Hornung “the greatest player I ever coached.