Why did Vince Lombardi trade Paul Hornung to the Saints?
– Matt, Dousman, Wis. Dear Matt: Specifically speaking, Vince Lombardi did not trade Pauil Hornung to the New Orleaans Saints. Personally very fond of Hornung, Lombardi did not want to let the Golden Boy go to any other team but reluctantly placed Paul in the expansion draft of players to the fledgling Saints, knowing full well that Hornung had no intention of playing because of a neck injury which, in effect, ended his career. Mr. Remmel, what can you tell us about the game against the Lions in 1945 when Don Hutson scored 29 points in the 2nd quarter? I don’t think that NFL record will ever be broken! – Dan, Oconomowoc, Wis. Dear Dan: I had the privilege of sitting in on that game – a spectacular offensive show by the Packers – Don Hutson, primarily, I should say. He caught four touchdown passes (from tailback Roy ‘Tex’ McKay) and kicked five extra points to post that 29-point second-quarter eruption against the Detroit Lions at State Fair Park in the Milwaukee area. The Packers trail
