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. Friday at the packers pro shop at lambeau field and 11 a. Sports speakers 360 is a booking agent for pro athletes. But before the league suspended him in 1963, the running back put up big numbers for the packers. Hornungs greatest accomplishment came in 1960 when he scored 176 points on the season. Nov 08, 2010 posts about paul hornung written by stevedelrio. Welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country. 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.
Hall of fame green bay packers running back paul hornung has two more signings scheduled for his new book, the paul hornung scrapbook. Hornung, once banned for gambling, bets first at indiana book. This is the real deal nfl football not a replica or chinese knockoff. Top 10 things you didnt know about the green bay packers time. 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. Paul hornung s signing event for his new book, the paul hornung scrapbook has been rescheduled for 5 p. Chester marcol, paul hornung and jerry kramer will be signing autographs at the stadium view grill in green bay, this saturday dec. Hall of famer paul hornung has two more signings scheduled for his new book, the paul hornung scrapbook.
Join football legend and hall of famer paul hornung for chantilly, va autograph signing oct 16. They still visit each other several times a year and whenever hornung has a new book out, peters arranges for the signings locally. Enjoy low warehouse prices on namebrands products delivered to your door. 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. Also see hornung was footballs golden boy monday, june 21, 2004 more info on paul hornung by ron flatter special to.
Ideal for the book collector or if you simply enjoy meeting your favorite celebrity, author, or sports icon. Paul hornung pro football hall of fame official site. Hornung signing a copy of his book golden boy in 2004. 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. But depending on the market, genre, and attitude of the writer, an author can make anywhere from five to 100 sales at a signing. Whsmith are thrilled to be at various football clubs across the country from february 29th to march 14th. Paul hornung was football s golden boy handsome, talented, and fabulously successful. 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. Wednesday, november 19, 2003 hornung, karras suspended for betting on nfl by larry schwartz special to. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. 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. If paul hornung picks up a sharpie in a public place, we list it. As with any promotional idea, youll get out what you put in. Paul hornung packers hof, notre dame heisman winner friday march 28th 12.
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. 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. The event will now be held in the packers pro shop today. Join facebook to connect with paul hornung and others you may know. Apr 29, 2014 the reason lombardi had such an outstanding record was due to the players. In leaders of the pack, veteran packers writer rob reischel explores the organizations history of successful signalcallers, highlighting bart starrs super bowl. 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. Paul hornung chicagoland sports appearance connection. Espn classic hornung excelled on the field and had fun off it. Paul hornung the paul hornung scrapbook triumph books.
Athlete appearances, autograph signings, football news, sports news, sports speakers tagged with. 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 hornung college stats college football at sports. Espn classic hornung excelled on the field and had fun. Flaget louisville, ky elected to pro football hall of fame. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u.
Paul bear bryant wanted to recruit him for his kentucky football team when he was graduating high school. Dont miss this lunch time signing with the golden boy. Paul and heather will present on monumental providence 7. 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. Paul hornung books list of books by author paul hornung. Its also available for hockey, basketball and baseball. April 9, 2016 warwick public library author meet and greet. Book signings and events book signings and events press room. News from jerry kramer green bay packers hall of famer. In his complaint filed in state court in illinois, hornung claims that riddell should have warned players that its plastic helmets, while helping. But even though he is older and grayer, paul hornung still looks the part of footballs golden boy. Green bay packers halfback paul hornung and detroit lions defensive. Local author b a paris will be in store from12pm signing copies of her latest.
He was named the nfls comeback player of the year in 1988 with the buffalo bills. Hornung won the heisman trophy in 1956 while at notre dame and he also won the first super bowl in 1967. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. Save 15th annual mezger applied rheology seminar series st. View paul hornungs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The same paul hornung who in 1963 was banned from a full nfl season for betting on his games. A nicely signed paul hornung authentic nfl football. 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. 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. 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. Top paul hornung football cards, vintage, rookies, autographs. The football is labeled with a global authentication inc. 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.
Join football legend and hall of famer paul hornung for. He was so vital to the pack that the team needed a little help from president john f. Paul hornung football cards vintage football card gallery. Jimmy taylor, forrest gregg, bart starr, ray nitschke, herb adderley, willie davis, jim ringo and paul hornung. Like mickey mantle, there is a similar majesty that goes along with being hornung. We will be handing out world book day books in exchange for your world book day vouchers.
Paul hornung was footballs golden boy handsome, talented, and fabulously successful. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. He played his entire career for the green bay packers. Paul hornung will be signing autographs at jim and steves sportscards on friday march 28th. Max mcgee, former packers teammate other members of class of 1986. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
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. Green bay was just a little south of the north pole in the midsixties. Fergie jenkins foundation started their run here sometime around 2010 2019. 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.
Theres a myth going around that book signings dont make money. Previous works include football and the single man, paul. Addressing cliff christls story about why jerry kramer isnt. Everything but the house does not authenticate or grade sports memorabilia. 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. The reason lombardi had such an outstanding record was due to the players. Paul hornung autograph signing events at signings hub. Star running back paul hornung led the great green bay packer teams of the early 1960s to four national football league nfl championships. Fanatics authentic sports spectacular chicago june 2729, 2014 donald e. For blacks coming there it was a distant scary place. January 25, 1986 enshrined into pro football hall of fame.
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. 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. The event will take place at the dulles expo center, 4320 chantilly shopping center chantilly, va 20151. 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. Addressing cliff christls story about why jerry kramer. Packers legend paul hornung to host book signing for the. His parents separated in 1939 while paul was still a young child and throughout his life he remained particularly close to.
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. Paul hornung signed book, lombardi and me, go pack inscription. He also won the heisman trophy while at boston college. Paul was always the star of our team, jerry kramer wrote of his former teammate in his book distant replay, we all loved paul. 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. Kennedy in 1961 to allow him to play in the nfl championship game. Shop for electronics, computers, furniture, outdoor living, appliances, jewelry and more.
Anyone that reads this book knows paul aint too shy to brag. Share 15th annual mezger applied rheology seminar series st. Paul hornung will be signing copies of his new book, the paul hornung scrapbook, 24 p. Jul 17, 2017 nowadays, paul hornungs onfield spectacle isnt remembered without all the trouble he got into off the field. Nowadays, paul hornungs onfield spectacle isnt remembered without all the trouble he got into off the field. Come and meet david alric who will be signing copies of his four books for children the promised one, the valley of the ancients, african pursuit and goals for gold. Packers hall of fame to host kramer, hornung for book signings. Paul vernon hornung born december 23, 1935, nicknamed the golden boy, is a former. Paul vernon hornung was born in 1935 in louisville, kentucky. Paul hornung green bay packers notre dame autograph.
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