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<blockquote data-quote="TJV" data-source="post: 618852" data-attributes="member: 4300"><p>From everything I've read and heard I think Maraniss has it right: Lombardi loved Hornung. And it wasn’t just because of his talent as a football player: He called Forrest Gregg the best player he ever coached and had a close relationship with Starr, but Hornung was special to him. In 1967, Lombardi put Hornung on the expansion draft list, figuring he wouldn't be selected because he was injured and at the end of his career. The Saints picked him anyway. Jerry Kramer and a couple of other players said Lombardi would choke up and tear up when talking about it in the days following that draft. I agree Taylor was more important to the offense, but regarding their relative speed, you may be thinking of the Hornung after he incurred injuries and after his year suspension. There are a few sources for this story from the 1957 All-Star game: <a href="http://blamemyfather.com/hornung-and-karras-suspended/" target="_blank">http://blamemyfather.com/hornung-and-karras-suspended/</a></p><p></p><p>Woodson had the reputation of being one of the fastest players of his day. Knowing Hornung, I wouldn't doubt he may have gained extra motivation from a wager on that race. But I think you’re right about the relationship between Lombardi and Taylor.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TJV, post: 618852, member: 4300"] From everything I've read and heard I think Maraniss has it right: Lombardi loved Hornung. And it wasn’t just because of his talent as a football player: He called Forrest Gregg the best player he ever coached and had a close relationship with Starr, but Hornung was special to him. In 1967, Lombardi put Hornung on the expansion draft list, figuring he wouldn't be selected because he was injured and at the end of his career. The Saints picked him anyway. Jerry Kramer and a couple of other players said Lombardi would choke up and tear up when talking about it in the days following that draft. I agree Taylor was more important to the offense, but regarding their relative speed, you may be thinking of the Hornung after he incurred injuries and after his year suspension. There are a few sources for this story from the 1957 All-Star game: [URL]http://blamemyfather.com/hornung-and-karras-suspended/[/URL] Woodson had the reputation of being one of the fastest players of his day. Knowing Hornung, I wouldn't doubt he may have gained extra motivation from a wager on that race. But I think you’re right about the relationship between Lombardi and Taylor. [/QUOTE]
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