Paul Horning's drinking buddy and fellow gambler was a defensive end from Lawrence, Ma. named Bill Quinlan. during the off season, Quinlan worked as a groom for Jack Van Berg. at Rockingham Park.
Lombardi called Quinlan a bad influence for Hornung, and traded him to the Browns. i had met Quinlan at the track and he told his war stories about 40 years ago to my track buddies back then.
Hornung was an all time great, i wish i met him. RIP
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