Kurt Warner an Amazing Hall of Fame...

Kurt Warner was born on June 22, 1971, in Burlington, Iowa. His unlikely path to NFL stardom is one of the most celebrated "Cinderella stories" in professional sports.

✦ College Career

Warner's college career began at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). Though he joined the program in 1989, he didn't become the starting quarterback until his senior year in 1993. That season, Warner made the most of his opportunity, leading the Panthers to a playoff berth and earning the Gateway Conference's Offensive Player of the Year award.

✦ Road to the Pro Game

Despite his college success, Warner went undrafted in the 1994 NFL Draft. He received a tryout with the Green Bay Packers but was released. Warner then took a job stocking shelves at a Hy-Vee grocery store to support himself. In 1995, he joined the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League (AFL). Warner excelled in the AFL, earning First-team All-Arena honors in 1996 and 1997.

His strong performance in the AFL led to an opportunity with the St. Louis Rams. In 1998, he was allocated to NFL Europe's Amsterdam Admirals, where he led the league in passing yards. He then returned to the Rams. Initially a backup, Warner's career took off in 1999 when he became the starting quarterback after an injury to Trent Green. He led the Rams' explosive offense, nicknamed "The Greatest Show on Turf," to a Super Bowl XXXIV victory, earning Super Bowl MVP honors.

Warner also played for the New York Giants in 2004 and the Arizona Cardinals from 2005 to 2009. With the Cardinals, he led them to their first Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl XLIII in 2009.

✦ Football Legacy

Kurt Warner's legacy is defined by his perseverance, accuracy, and leadership. He overcame numerous obstacles to achieve remarkable success in the NFL. Warner is the only undrafted player to win both the NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP awards. He is also one of only a few quarterbacks to lead two different franchises to the Super Bowl. His career serves as an inspiration, demonstrating that success can be achieved through hard work and determination, even in the face of adversity. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.

✦ Accolades, Awards, and Career Stats

✦ Super Bowl champion (XXXIV)

✦ Super Bowl MVP (XXXIV)

✦ 2x NFL Most Valuable Player (1999, 2001)

✦ Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2008)

✦ 2x First-team All-Pro (1999, 2001)

✦ 4x Pro Bowl (1999–2001, 2008)

✦ 2x NFL passing touchdowns leader (1999, 2001)

✦ 3x NFL completion percentage leader (1999–2001)

Career NFL Statistics:

✦ Passing Attempts: 4,070

✦ Passing Completions: 2,666

✦ Completion Percentage: 65.5%

✦ TD–INT: 208–128

✦ Passing Yards: 32,344

✦ Passer Rating: 93.7