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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 (The Only Player Ever To Win It On A Team With A Losing Record). He Was The #1 Draft Pick In The Nfl And Went To The Green Bay Packers, A Terrible Team Soon Transformed By A New Head Coach, Vince Lombardi. Hornung'S Packer Teams Would Become A Dynasty, And Ten Of His Teammates (As Well As Lombardi) Would Eventually Join Him In The Pro Football Hall Of Fame. Hornung Led The Nfl In Scoring From 1959 To 1961, Setting A Singleseason Scoring Record In 1960 That Still Stands. He Was Player Of The Year In 1960 And 1961.Hornung Always Loved The Good Life. He Had Girlfriends All Across The Country, And He Was A Regular At Toots Shor'S And At Clubs In Chicago And Los Angeles. A Frustrated Lombardi Once Asked Him Whether He Wanted To Be A Player Or A Playboy, And His Teammates Joked About His Hollywood Ambitions. On Game Days Hornung Was Always Ready To Play, But The Night After A Game And Sometimes Even The Night Before Was A Different Story.For Hornung, The Good Life Came At A Price: His Gambling Cost Him A Year'S Suspension From The Nfl In 1963. He Accepted His Punishment, Refusing To Implicate Anyone Else, But In This Autobiography He Reveals Just How Widespread Gambling Was In The Nfl.However, On The Playing Field Hornung And His Packer Teammates Made Football History. Bart Starr, Max Mcgee, Jim Taylor, Ray Nitschke, Jerry Kramer, Jim Ringo, Ron Kramer, Forrest Gregg, Fuzzy Thurston, Willie Davis, Herb Adderley, Willie Wood They'Re All Here, And Hornung Has Great Stories To Tell About Them And About Some Of Their Biggest Games Together.Golden Boy Is A Mustread For Football Fans, A Colorful, Candid Slice Of Pigskin History From One Of The Game'S Immortal Legends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Golden Boy'? A: 'Golden Boy' is an autobiography by Paul Hornung, focusing on his life, career in football, and experiences both on and off the field.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Golden Boy'? A: The author of 'Golden Boy' is Paul Hornung, a former professional football player known for his time with the Green Bay Packers.
- Q: What significant achievements did Paul Hornung accomplish in his football career? A: Paul Hornung won the Heisman Trophy, was the #1 draft pick in the NFL, led the league in scoring from 1959 to 1961, and was named Player of the Year in 1960 and 1961.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Golden Boy'? A: 'Golden Boy' was published on October 1, 2004.
- Q: What is the format and page count of the book? A: 'Golden Boy' is available in hardcover format and contains 304 pages.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Golden Boy'? A: 'Golden Boy' explores themes such as fame, the challenges of being a professional athlete, gambling, and the camaraderie among teammates.
- Q: Is 'Golden Boy' suitable for football fans? A: 'Golden Boy' is highly recommended for football fans as it offers a candid look at the life of one of the sport's legends and historic moments in football.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of the book? A: Readers can expect a colorful and candid writing style, filled with personal anecdotes and insights into Hornung's life and career.
- Q: Does the book discuss Paul Hornung's off-field life? A: 'Golden Boy' includes discussions about Hornung's off-field life, including his lifestyle choices and the impact of gambling on his career.
- Q: Where can I purchase 'Golden Boy'? A: 'Golden Boy' can be purchased at various bookstores and online retailers that offer books.