SOUTH BEND — Notre Dame Heisman Trophy winner Paul Hornung died Friday at his home in Louisville, Ky., after a long battle with dementia. He was 84.
The Louisville Sports Commission reported Hornung’s death Friday afternoon. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Angela Hornung.
Hornung, a two-time All-American for the Irish, could do just about everything on the football field. He played quarterback, running back, kicker and defensive back for Notre Dame. He could run, pass, block, cover, tackle and kick. Hornung also enjoyed a 10-year NFL career as a running back for the Green Bay Packers. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1985 and Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986.
In a phone interview with the Tribune, Jim Morse said he knew Hornung better than almost anyone. Morse played right halfback for the Irish and was a captain on the 1956 team. Hornung and Morse came to Notre Dame together as freshmen in 1953. Morse said they were roommates during road trips and became close friends.
“As much as anybody else on our team, he kept our team together,” Morse said. “He’s not only a good football player, but he was fun to be around. He was the kind of guy who you enjoyed being around. He had a great sense of humor. But at the same time, he could be serious when it was time to be serious.”
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