Packer Paul Hornung kicks a field goal against the Lions on Thanksgiving Day in 1961 - Bart Starr holding.
While primarily a runner complimenting fullback Jim Taylor, Hornung was the Packers starting kicker for 6 seasons and had a total of 388 career points via that venue.
Paul Hornung, kick against the Lions on Thanksgiving Day in 1961
Paul Hornung runs past Giants Dick Modzelewski (#77) & rookie Bill Winter (#31) of St. Olaf College in 1962. Hornung was the Packers #2 scorer that year with 74 points - 7 touchdowns, 14 xtra points and 6 field goals.
Paul Hornung, Packers and Dick Modzelewski & Bill Winter, Giants in 1962
The Packers versatile Paul Hornung (#5) side steps over a fallen Fuzzy Thurston (#63) to avoid the oncoming advance of the Bears Maury Youmans (#82) and JC Caroline (#25). Bart Starr watches from the background.
In 1961 Hornung, also the Packers kicker for most of the season, led the NFL in scoring with a total of 10 touchdowns and another 86 points on special teams.
Paul Hornung & Fuzzy Thurston vs the Chicago Bears Defense in 1961
Green Bay Packer's legend Paul Hornung.
The Golden Boy Paul Hornung
1960s NFL - Colts and Packers. Paul Hornung (#5) rips through Colt defenders Gene Lipscomb (#76), Ordell Braase (#81) and Gino Marchetti (#89)
Paul Hornung runs through Colts defense of Gene Lipscomb, Ordell Braase and Gino Marchetti
Packers end Carroll Dale (#84) signals a touchdown as Packer's runner Paul Hornung (#5) spins over the goal line against the Colts late in the 1965 season. Hornung scored a total of 5 touchdowns in this December 12 game - 3 rushing, 2 receiving. Colts pictured are Lenny Lyles (#43), Wendall Harris (#26) & Dennis Gaubatz (#53). The unidentified Colt trying to keep Hornung out of the endzone may be #20, Jerry Logan.
Paul Hornung Scores Against the Colts in 1965
With a host of Packer lineman leading to clear the way (Bob Skoronski (#76), Fuzzy Thurston (#63), Jerry Kramer (#64), Paul Hornung (#5) takes a handoff from QB Bart Starr (#5).
Paul Hornung around the Right Side
Some of the the Big Name Runners of the 1962 NFL season featured on the back cover of Charlie Conerly's 1962 All Pro Football magazine - the NFL's Jim Taylor & Paul Hornung along with Abner Haynes & Billy Cannon of the AFL.
Billy Cannon, Jim Taylor, Paul Hornung and Abner Haynes
Paul Hornung (#5) of the Green Bay Packers is stopped by Detroit Lion Dick "Night Train" Lane.
The Lions "Night Train" Lane Stops the Packers Paul Hornung
The Packers Paul Hornung in Exhibition play in 1964 shortly after his suspension from the NFL.
Paul Hornung, the Golden Boy of the Green Bay Packers
Packers great Paul Hornung rolls out and sets up to pass behind the guard of offensive lineman Fuzzy Thurston. All-in-all Hornung, a runningback, connected on 5 touchdown passes during his career. Receiver Boyd Dowler can be seen at the left of the photo.
Paul Hornung & Fuzzy Thurston of the Green Bay Packers
NFL action from, we think 1960. Packers great Paul Hornung carries against the Chicago Bears defense. Those players identifiable in the picture are some of the best known players in the league at the time.
For Green Bay we have All Pro Forrest Gregg (#75), All Pro Paul Hornung (#5), All Pro Jim Ringo (#51), Fuzzy Thurston (#63) and All Pro Jerry Kramer (#64). For the Bears defense - Larry Morris (#33), Bill Bishop (#73), Earl Leggett (#71), Pro Bowler Doug Atkins (#81) and All Pro Bill George (#61).
Paul Hornung of the Packers Carries Against the Bears Defense in 1960
Cleveland defenders led by Pro Bowler Bill Glass swarm over Packers Hall of Famer Paul Hornung. Also pictured is longtime Browns linebacker Galen Fiss (#35).
Paul Hornung Green Bay Packers Tackled by Bill Glass of the Cleveland Browns
As the Packer offensive line takes out the 49er defenders Paul Hornung takes a handoff from quarterback Lamar McHan and dive over for a Green Bay score.
Paul Hornung Scores Against the 49ers in 1960
The Eagles Hall of Fame linebacker separates Packer great Paul Hornung from the ball. Jim Taylor (#31) looks on.
Chuck Bednarik in Pass Defense Against Paul Hornung
Led the NFL in scoring 3 straight season (1959,1960 & 1961). Set a league record 176 points scored in 1960. League MVP 1960 and 1961.
Green Bay Running Back Paul Hornung
Hall of Famer Paul Hornung carries against the Cleveland Browns defense in the 1965 NFL Championship game. Hornung had 105 yards on 18 carries including a 13-yard touchdown run in the 3rd quarter that put the game out of reach of Browns. Final score - Green Bay 23 Cleveland 12.
Paul Hornung 1965 Championship Game
Jim Taylor & Paul Hornung
Paul Hornung
2-time Pro Bowler, 2-time All Pro, 1961 NFL Man of the Year, played on 4 Championship Teams. Hall of Fame inductee in 1986.
Paul Hornung
2-time Pro Bowler, 2-time All Pro, 1961 NFL Man of the Year, played on 4 Championship Teams. Hall of Fame inductee in 1986.
Paul Hornung
2-time Pro Bowler, 2-time All Pro, 1961 NFL Man of the Year, played on 4 Championship Teams. Hall of Fame inductee in 1986.
Paul Hornung
Paul Hornung
Paul Hornung
Paul Hornung
The Golden Boy Paul Hornung
2-time Pro Bowler, 2-time All Pro, 1961 NFL Man of the Year, played on 4 Championship Teams. Hall of Fame inductee in 1986.
Paul Hornung
Paul Hornung Green Bay Packer Runningback
Paul Hornung
Paul Hornung
2-time Pro Bowler, 2-time All Pro, 1961 NFL Man of the Year, played on 4 Championship Teams. Hall of Fame inductee in 1986.
Paul Hornung
Paul Hornung
Paul Hornung
2-time Pro Bowler, 2-time All Pro, 1961 NFL Man of the Year, played on 4 Championship Teams. Hall of Fame inductee in 1986.
Paul Hornung
