Hall of Famer Paul Hornung dies at 84 Posted Nov 13, 2020 The Louisville Sports Commission announced Friday that Green Bay Packer icon and Pro Football Hall of Famer Paul Hornung died Thursday at age 84. Hornung’s death comes after a long battle with dementia. Hornung played at Notre Dame and won the Heisman Trophy in 1956 before being selected by the Packers with the first overall pick of the 1957 draft. (NBC Sports)