Are you serious? Did Paul Hornung play in he NFL? Hornung had a very successful career in the NFL. A career that ended in a trip to Canton.

 

 

I am glad I read the rest of the thread before I posted. I was going to mention that.

Are you serious? Did Paul Hornung play in he NFL? Hornung had a very successful career in the NFL. A career that ended in a trip to Canton.

 

My mistake.

He is probably the most successful KY born athlete other than Ali. I'm not sure where Hornung went to school, though. I just know he was a very tough, good player. Actually, I think he may still hold the record for most points scored in a season. I could be wrong, though.

He is probably the most successful KY born athlete other than Ali. I'm not sure where Hornung went to school, though. I just know he was a very tough, good player. Actually, I think he may still hold the record for most points scored in a season. I could be wrong, though.

 

Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget High School in Louisville (now closed), having lettered 4 years each in football, basketball and baseball. He was recruited by Bear Bryant to go to Kentucky but chose Notre Dame instead.

 

As a pro, he was one of the most versatile players in the history of the game, playing the halfback position as well as being a field goal kicker for several seasons. Hornung led the league in scoring for three straight seasons from 1959, through 1961. During the 1960 season, in just 12 games, he set an all-time record by scoring 176 points. (Additionally, he also passed for two touchdowns, which do not add to his point-scoring total.) The record stood through the 2005 season; but on December 17, 2006, San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson broke the record with 180 points on 30 touchdowns, leaving him with two points more than Hornung's record with more than two games to play. Hornung claims that Mr. Tomlinson has not really broken his record based upon the NFL season comprising 12 games in Hornung's time. It is noteworthy that Hornung's Half Back/Kicker position is not customary in the current era. Hornung asserts that a points-per-game comparison is more appropriate.

In 1961 he set the record for the most points scored in a Championship game (he scored 19 points in that game on 3 field goals, 3 extra points, and a touchdown, a record that stood until 2006). In Green Bay's 1965 championship win, he rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown.

NFL 1960s All-Decade Team

 

Paul Hornung was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Hornung

He is probably the most successful KY born athlete other than Ali. I'm not sure where Hornung went to school, though. I just know he was a very tough, good player. Actually, I think he may still hold the record for most points scored in a season. I could be wrong, though.

 

The "Golden Boy" went to Notre Dame As a QB and K, then when he got to Green Bay and Vince Lombardi arrived he was moved to TB and K. After retiring he moved back to Louisville and had a radio/TV show for several years.

TRINITY- JEFF BROHM

Bob White played for Ohio State and was drafted in the first round by Houston in or around the early 60's He played at Covington Holmes.

Frank Minnifield

Rick Kestner

Mark Higgs???

He's one year ourside the 25 year mark but how about, Former All-Pro Lineman Will Wolford St Xavier Class of 1982.

 

After earning All-State honors as a senior at St. X, Wolford played football for Vanderbilt University were he was an All-SEC performer and Honorable Mention All-American. He then played 13 seasons in the NFL as an offensive linemen playing in three Super Bowls with the Buffalo Bills and was a three-time Pro-Bowl selection. Since retiring from the NFL, Wolford has been involved in the Louisville business community serving as owner of the Louisville Fire af2 football franchise and Wolford Commercial Printing.

Hershcel Turner-Campbell County

What's the name of the kid from HopTown who palyed at 'Bama and plays for the Bills now?

 

George Stripling maybe???

Steve Bird Corbin HIgh

Rick Massey Paris, Ky

 

Roger Bird Corbin High But not in the last 25 years.

Robert Reynolds form Bowling Green is with the Tennessee Titans.

Yeremiah Bell, Clark Co, Miami Dolphins

 

Here is a link to his stats: http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/395926

Greg Kunkel, Lloyd 80-83, UK, drafted by Raiders and not sure where he finally eneded up. Great guy.