Jimmy taylor, forrest gregg, bart starr, ray nitschke, herb adderley, willie davis, jim ringo and paul hornung. He had a great career at notre dame, where he won the heisman trophy the only player ever to win it on a team with a losing record. He also won the heisman trophy while at boston college. Paul hornung the paul hornung scrapbook triumph books. Whsmith are thrilled to be at various football clubs across the country from february 29th to march 14th. This is the real deal nfl football not a replica or chinese knockoff.
Star running back paul hornung led the great green bay packer teams of the early 1960s to four national football league nfl championships. Anyone that reads this book knows paul aint too shy to brag. Paul was always the star of our team, jerry kramer wrote of his former teammate in his book distant replay, we all loved paul. If you would like to book paul hornung for a speaking engagement, appearance or endorsement, contact a paul hornung booking agent for fees at 1. The football is labeled with a global authentication inc. Enjoy low warehouse prices on namebrands products delivered to your door. Paul hornung was football s golden boy handsome, talented, and fabulously successful. Flaget louisville, ky elected to pro football hall of fame. Its also available for hockey, basketball and baseball. Packers and pro football hall of famer paul hornung will host a book signing for his new book, the paul hornung scrapbook, in the packers pro shop on friday, oct. Green bay was just a little south of the north pole in the midsixties.
January 25, 1986 enshrined into pro football hall of fame. Paul hornung september 2, 20 previous signings we do an annual christmas signing with past players through the years starting with gale sayers around 2007 through 2011 along with richard dent 2009, 2010. Jul 17, 2017 nowadays, paul hornungs onfield spectacle isnt remembered without all the trouble he got into off the field. Green bay packers halfback paul hornung and detroit lions defensive. Packers hall of fame to host kramer, hornung for book signings. One of the most versatile football players ever, in addition to being a tenacious rusher especially within the tenyard line hornung also kicked field goals and extra points for the packers, he was a. Espn classic hornung excelled on the field and had fun.
Paul hornung autograph signing events at signings hub. Nowadays, paul hornungs onfield spectacle isnt remembered without all the trouble he got into off the field. But depending on the market, genre, and attitude of the writer, an author can make anywhere from five to 100 sales at a signing. Top 10 things you didnt know about the green bay packers time. In order to attend a paul hornung signing near you and take home a piece of football history, check out the dates and locations from the list below. Sports speakers 360 is a booking agent for pro athletes. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Paul hornung books list of books by author paul hornung. Hornung is one of only three players in history to win the heisman trophy, go first in the nfl draft, and be inducted into the pro football hall of. News from jerry kramer green bay packers hall of famer. Top paul hornung football cards, vintage, rookies, autographs. Join facebook to connect with paul hornung and others you may know.
Fanatics authentic sports spectacular chicago june 2729, 2014 donald e. He was so vital to the pack that the team needed a little help from president john f. Businesses, nonprofit organizations, event planners and companies across the country have worked closely with our booking agents to hire paul hornung for a speaking engagements, guest appearances, product endorsements and corporate events. He played his entire career for the green bay packers. A nicely signed paul hornung authentic nfl football. Paul vernon hornung born december 23, 1935, nicknamed the golden boy, is a former. The reason lombardi had such an outstanding record was due to the players.
The paul hornung scrapbook is the perfect keepsake for every packers fan and the perfect way to look back at a golden era of the legendary franchise. Welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country. Book signings and events book signings and events press room. Explaining the legendary vince lombardi through the words of the men who knew him the best, this book describes lombardis efforts and qualities that defined an era of football and captured the attention of the nation former player paul hornung, one of lombardis biggest challenges and brightest stars of his time, interviews the players, coaches, reporters, family, and friends, including. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Theres a myth going around that book signings dont make money. Kennedy in 1961 to allow him to play in the nfl championship game. But before the league suspended him in 1963, the running back put up big numbers for the packers. Many africanamerican players recall the first white packer that approached them and started to make them feel at home was the big star, paul hornung. Share 15th annual mezger applied rheology seminar series st. Green bay packers halfback paul hornung 5 heads up field behind guard, jerry kramer 64 during the nfl championship against the cleveland browns at lambeau field on january 2, 1966. Friday at the packers pro shop at lambeau field and 11 a. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1.
Packers legend paul hornung to host book signing for the. But even though he is older and grayer, paul hornung still looks the part of footballs golden boy. Dont miss this lunch time signing with the golden boy. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. Paul hornung packers hof, notre dame heisman winner friday march 28th 12. Join football legend and hall of famer paul hornung for. See all books authored by paul hornung, including golden boy, and horns of a dilemma, and more on. Hornung won the heisman trophy in 1956 while at notre dame and he also won the first super bowl in 1967. Paul hornung will be signing autographs at jim and steves sportscards on friday march 28th. Paul hornung signed book, lombardi and me, go pack inscription. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. He had a great career at notre dame, where he won the heisman trophy, was the number one draft pick in the nfl, and went on to the green bay packers, a terrible team soon to be transformed by the new head coach, vince lombardi. Nov 22, 2014 hall of fame green bay packers running back paul hornung has two more signings scheduled for his new book, the paul hornung scrapbook.
His parents separated in 1939 while paul was still a young child and throughout his life he remained particularly close to. The event will now be held in the packers pro shop today. As with any promotional idea, youll get out what you put in. Paul hornung college stats college football at sports. In his complaint filed in state court in illinois, hornung claims that riddell should have warned players that its plastic helmets, while helping. He was named the nfls comeback player of the year in 1988 with the buffalo bills.
Paul hornung autographed official nfl football packer greats. Addressing cliff christls story about why jerry kramer isnt. A hall of fame running back for the green bay packers from 1957 to 1966, winner of four nfl titles and the heisman trophy, paul hornungs life on the football field has been nothing if not extraordinary. Paul and heather will present on monumental providence 7. We will be handing out world book day books in exchange for your world book day vouchers. Chantilly, va join football legend and hall of famer paul hornung where he will meet and greet fans and sign autographs on sunday october 16, 2016. Paul vernon hornung was born in 1935 in louisville, kentucky. Nov 08, 2010 posts about paul hornung written by stevedelrio. Jun 12, 2014 in order to attend a paul hornung signing near you and take home a piece of football history, check out the dates and locations from the list below.
Hornungs greatest accomplishment came in 1960 when he scored 176 points on the season. Paul hornung s signing event for his new book, the paul hornung scrapbook has been rescheduled for 5 p. Featured is a wilson nfl football signed by hornung of the green bay packers. Paul vernon hornung born december 23, 1935, nicknamed the golden boy, is a former professional american football player and a hall of fame running back for the green bay packers of the national football league nfl from 1957 to 1966. April 9, 2016 warwick public library author meet and greet. Join football legend and hall of famer paul hornung for chantilly, va autograph signing oct 16.
Aug 22, 2016 if you would like to book paul hornung for a speaking engagement, appearance or endorsement, contact a paul hornung booking agent for fees at 1. Apr 29, 2014 the reason lombardi had such an outstanding record was due to the players. If paul hornung picks up a sharpie in a public place, we list it. Hall of famer paul hornung has two more signings scheduled for his new book, the paul hornung scrapbook. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Paul hornung was one of the green bay packers alltime greats, a player who started out as a quarterback but was versatile enough to play lead blocker, receiver and kicker. Paul hornung green bay packers notre dame autograph. Local author b a paris will be in store from12pm signing copies of her latest. For blacks coming there it was a distant scary place. View paul hornungs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. In leaders of the pack, veteran packers writer rob reischel explores the organizations history of successful signalcallers, highlighting bart starrs super bowl.
Also see hornung was footballs golden boy monday, june 21, 2004 more info on paul hornung by ron flatter special to. Chester marcol, paul hornung and jerry kramer will be signing autographs at the stadium view grill in green bay, this saturday dec. He had a great career at notre dame, where he won the heisman trophy, was the number one draft pick in the nfl, and went on to the green bay packers, a terrible team soon to. Paul hornung football cards vintage football card gallery. Previous works include football and the single man, paul.
Like mickey mantle, there is a similar majesty that goes along with being hornung. Paul hornung chicagoland sports appearance connection. They still visit each other several times a year and whenever hornung has a new book out, peters arranges for the signings locally. Paul hornung was footballs golden boy handsome, talented, and fabulously successful. The same paul hornung who in 1963 was banned from a full nfl season for betting on his games. Hall of fame green bay packers running back paul hornung has two more signings scheduled for his new book, the paul hornung scrapbook. Max mcgee, former packers teammate other members of class of 1986. Paul hornung pro football hall of fame official site. Shop for electronics, computers, furniture, outdoor living, appliances, jewelry and more. Espn classic hornung, karras suspended for betting on nfl.
Paul hornung is a hall of fame running back and a winner of the heisman trophy. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Hornung, once banned for gambling, bets first at indiana book. Paul bear bryant wanted to recruit him for his kentucky football team when he was graduating high school. Save 15th annual mezger applied rheology seminar series st. Ideal for the book collector or if you simply enjoy meeting your favorite celebrity, author, or sports icon.
Addressing cliff christls story about why jerry kramer. The event will take place at the dulles expo center, 4320 chantilly shopping center chantilly, va 20151. Wednesday, november 19, 2003 hornung, karras suspended for betting on nfl by larry schwartz special to. Hornung signing a copy of his book golden boy in 2004.
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