Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. 2. [24] His successor as the Rams' starting quarterback, Marc Bulger (another relatively unheralded quarterback coming out of college), stepped into the breach and played reasonably well upon replacing Warner. He also mentions that his deepened dedication to Christianity occurred around 1997. Born in Burlington, Iowa, Warner played football at Regis High School in Cedar Rapids, graduating in 1989. He played for the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League and for the St. Louis Rams, the New York Giants, and the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). On December 7, 2008, Warner led the Cardinals to a 34–10 win over his former team, the Rams, securing for the Cardinals the NFC West Division title and their first playoff berth since 1998. He was originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 1994. [36] On September 20, 2009, Warner broke the NFL's single-game record for completion percentage in the regular season, completing 24 of 26 passing for 243 yards and two touchdowns. [1][2] Warner was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017, making him the sole player inducted into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Arena Football Hall of Fame. On January 3, 2009, Warner led the Cardinals in their victory over the Atlanta Falcons 30–24 at home in the first round of the playoffs. He played for three National Football League (NFL) teams: the St. Louis Rams, the New York Giants, and the Arizona Cardinals. In February 2020, it was announced that the Erwin Brothers were creating, and releasing a theatrical film about Kurt's life titled American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story. With no NFL teams willing to give him a chance, Warner turned to the Arena Football League (AFL) in 1995, and signed with the Iowa Barnstormers. Most wins in the NFC Championship Game without a loss (3-0; 1999, 2001, 2008). Warner was named the NFL’s MVP, and the Rams advanced to a berth in the Super Bowl the following January. [104], This article is about the quarterback. The Mexican restaurant chain Taco John's was the surprising sponsor for Iowa Barnstormers AFL trading cards. Warner was selected for induction in the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2017. [56] Notably, Kedon Slovis played under Warner before being recruited by the USC Trojans for the 2019 college football season. The following season, Warner was replaced as the Rams' starting quarterback for good after fumbling six times in the team's opening-day game against the New York Giants. 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Warner attempted to come back later in the season, but his injury allowed him to play only two more games (both losses). Warner has also appeared in several public service announcements for Civitan International, promoting his and Brenda's volunteer efforts and their work with the developmentally disabled. News, scores, standings, statistics, games and more. He was invited to try out for the Green Bay Packers' training camp in 1994, but was released before the regular season began. [85], On February 9, 2010, Warner was a surprise guest on the final episode of The Jay Leno Show.[86]. On November 8, Warner equaled his career-high of five touchdown passes in a single game during a 41–21 victory over the Chicago Bears. Years later, on August 12, 2011, he would be named as an inductee into the Arena Football Hall of Fame. At UNI, Warner was third on the Panthers' depth chart until his senior year. All Things Possible. With no NFL teams willing to give him a chance, Warner turned to the Arena Football League (AFL) in 1995, and signed with the Iowa Barnstormers. [40] Warner continued to suffer from post-concussion symptoms and on November 29, 2009, he was deactivated against the Tennessee Titans, breaking his consecutive starts streak at 41 straight games. After trying and failing to convince all NFL Teams to give him a chance, Kurt Warner steered himself towards the Arena Football League (AFL) in the year 1995. Trey Wingo is joined by Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner. The Giants had a 5–4 win-loss record at the time of Warner's benching, finishing at 6–10 overall (going only 1–6 under Manning). On 22-6-1971 Kurt Warner (nickname: Kurt) was born in Burlington, Iowa, United States. Although his performance lagged behind his 1999 performance, he amassed a league-high 36 touchdown passes and 4,830 passing yards, and another league high mark in passer rating (101.4). Kurt and Brenda Warner are devout evangelical Christians. The Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League ended the 1996 season with a record of 12 wins and 2 losses, finishing first in the Arena League's Central Division of the American Conference. On September 30, 2007, during the week four game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Warner relieved Leinart again, following another ineffective start. [11] Warner returned to Northern Iowa and worked as a graduate assistant coach with the football team, while still hoping to get another tryout with an NFL team. [98] Warner's work both on and off the field resulted in him being awarded the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award 2008, which was presented to him at the start of Super Bowl XLIII. Former quarterback Kurt Warner's NFL career story will now take place on the big screen in movie form. Warner registered his fourth consecutive game with a passer rating of 120 or better, making him only the second quarterback in NFL history to accomplish the feat. 1995 afl final 4 team. The Barnstormers sold to an ownership group in 2000 and only lasted one more season before ceasing operations in 2001. In response to the disappointing season, the Rams cut nine of their eleven defensive starters during the offseason, and Trent Green was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs. Warner was also named the NFL MVP for the second time in three seasons, giving the Rams their third winner in as many years (running back Marshall Faulk won in 2000). Warner drew more attention in the Rams' fourth game of the season, a home game against the San Francisco 49ers (who had been NFC West division champions for 12 of the previous 13 seasons). Who is he? [93], In addition to his post-retirement endorsements and charity work, Warner has invested in the Elite Football League of India, a South Asian professional football league. ... Kurt Warner got his … [40][41] On December 6, 2009, Warner returned to action as the Cardinals defeated the Minnesota Vikings 30–17. [21] As of 2020, Warner is the most recent player to win both the NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP in the same year. [25] The Rams released Warner on June 1, 2004 with three years left on his contract.[26]. The game had the highest combined total score in NFL playoff history. Warner's 92.3 percent completion rate broke the previous NFL record set by Vinny Testaverde in 1993. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Warner and the Cardinals returned to the play-offs after the 2009 season but were eliminated by the New Orleans Saints in the divisional round. This win was the first time the Cardinals had won a game on the East Coast the entire 2008 season, after having lost away games to the Panthers, Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, and the New England Patriots. [99] In March 2009, Warner was honored with the Muhammad Ali Sports Leadership Award. After falling behind to the Patriots 17–3, though, the Rams rallied to tie the game late in the fourth quarter on a one-yard Warner quarterback sneak touchdown run and a 26-yard touchdown pass from Warner to Ricky Proehl. Iowa Barnstormers QB JJ Raterink and DB Jason Simpson both experienced record breaking performances on the night. Warner's breakout season from a career in anonymity was so unexpected that Sports Illustrated featured him on their October 18 cover with the caption "Who Is This Guy? Brenda's parents were killed in 1996 when their Mountain View, Arkansas home was destroyed by a tornado. The team was owned by Jim Foster, the inventor/creator of arena football, and the founder of the Arena Football League. While Warner was with the Packers, the head coach was Mike Holmgren, the quarterback coach was Steve Mariucci, and Andy Reid was the offensive assistant. Warner, 28, started just one season at Division I-AA Northern Iowa and had a brief tryout with the Packers in 1994 before landing in the Arena league. The team is credited for launching the career of NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner.Warner in… [88] A portion of the proceeds went to Warner's First Things First Foundation. He led the Barnstormers into back-to-back Arena Bowl title games in 1996 and 1997, before finally earning his shot at the NFL with the St. Louis Rams. The Rams had lost their last 17 meetings with the 49ers, but Warner proceeded to throw a touchdown pass on each of the Rams' first three possessions of the game, and four touchdowns in the first half alone, to propel the Rams to a 28–10 halftime lead on the way to a 42–20 victory. 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In 2001 Warner led the NFL in all major passing categories to earn his second MVP award, and the 14–2 Rams went into Super Bowl XXXVI as overwhelming favourites but were defeated by the 14-point underdog New England Patriots. Nine years later, upon leading the Cardinals to the franchise's first ever Super Bowl, Warner's response was similar: Terry Bradshaw from Fox: "You're not going to like this, but you're the third oldest quarterback to ever play in the Super Bowl. On January 10, Warner helped the Cardinals defeat the Carolina Panthers 33–13 in Charlotte, North Carolina in the second round of the playoffs. great rare item to have signed. Ring in the new year with a Britannica Membership, This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kurt-Warner, Official Site of Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation, Pro Football Hall of Fame - Biography of Kurt Warner. Warner broke his hand and missed the middle of the season, but Trent Green filled in ably and the Warner/Green duo led the Rams to the highest team passing yard total in NFL history, with 5,232 net yards. Returning to the United States, Warner spent the 1998 season as St. Louis' third-string quarterback behind Tony Banks and Steve Bono. In 2003, GoodTimes Entertainment released the direct-to-home video Kurt Warner's Good Sports Gang, a film featuring Warner as the "coach" of a group of animated sports balls. Raterink entered the game with a total of 4,129 passing yards, trailing Kurt Warner’s franchise record by only 20 yards. On March 4, Warner re-signed with the Cardinals to a two-year deal worth $23 million total, $4 million for each of the next two years, with a $15 million signing bonus, and $19 million guaranteed. Kurt Warner, in full Kurtis Eugene Warner, (born June 22, 1971, Burlington, Iowa, U.S.), American professional gridiron football quarterback who won two National Football League (NFL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards (1999, 2001) and a Super Bowl title (2000) as a player for the St. Louis Rams.He also guided the Arizona Cardinals to the franchise’s first Super Bowl berth (2009). History; Original Barnstormers: 1995–2000; AF2 years: 2001, 2008–2009 She was divorced with two children, one of whom had been left brain damaged and blind after being accidentally dropped by Brenda's ex-husband, leading to her hardship discharge from the Marines in 1990. Warner graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a degree in communications. Just as it seemed his playing days were nearing their end, Warner signed with the Arizona Cardinals in 2005 and rejuvenated his career. [52] He became eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame following the 2014 season. Louis/Arizona Cardinals Single-Season Passing Leaders", "Chicago/St. "[51], Warner officially announced his retirement from the NFL in January 2010. "[20] He was named the 1999 NFL MVP at the season's end for leading the Rams to their first playoff berth since 1989 (when they were still in Los Angeles) and their first division title since 1985. 1995 Iowa Barnstormers Statistics 1995 Iowa Barnstormers Game-by-Game Results. [92] Amway North America announced that it had signed Warner to a multi-year endorsement agreement to represent the Nutrilite brand. [30] Warner also received FedEx Air Player of the Week honors for his performance during weeks 9 and 11 of the season. Trey Wingo is joined by Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner. In 2010, Warner joined NFL Network as an analyst. Warner was once working at a grocery store and thought his NFL time would never come. In the game, he threw for two touchdowns and a then Super Bowl-record 414 passing yards, including a 73-yard touchdown to Isaac Bruce when the game was tied with just over two minutes to play, which proved to be the game-winning score. Despite one of the most productive offensive years by an NFL team, the Rams only won ten games and lost in the wild card round to the New Orleans Saints. In Week 1 of the 2006 NFL season, Warner won the NFC Offensive Player of the Week award, throwing for 301 yards and three touchdowns in a win over San Francisco. I've got to say thanks to Jesus; you knew I was going to do it, but I've got to do it. 100 games played) – 41.9% (52/124), Only quarterback to throw 40 touchdowns and win a Super Bowl in the same season (in 1999), Most yards passing in the first four games of a season – 1557 yards (2000), Most yards passing in the first five games of a season – 1947 yards (2000), Most yards passing in the first six games of a season – 2260 yards (2000), Highest average passing yards per game on. [46], On January 10, 2010, Warner threw five touchdowns and completed 29 of 33 passes for 379 yards in a 51–45 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Two weeks later, Warner passed the 20,000-yard passing milestone in his 76th game, the second-quickest of any player in NFL history (Warner accomplished the feat in one game more than it took record-holder Dan Marino). The Mexican restaurant chain Taco John's was the surprising sponsor for Iowa Barnstormers AFL trading cards. 18" x 24" kurt warner will be signing items thru "creative sports enterprises" in march '19. Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. Warner finished the game with the second highest quarterback rating in NFL playoff history with a rating of 154.1. [82] In 2018, Warner became the full-time radio analyst. He announced his retirement after the conclusion of the 2009 season.[8]. He signed up with ‘Iowa Barnstormers’, who fortunately gave him a chance. Following the season, Warner chose to void the second year of his contract, and thus became a free agent. [45] On December 29, 2009, Warner was named an alternate quarterback for the NFC team in the 2010 Pro Bowl. The 1995 set has become famous for featuring one of Warner's earliest cards. After an unsuccessful tryout with the NFL’s Green Bay Packers in 1994, he played football in the Arena Football League with the Iowa Barnstormers from 1995 to 1997. Warner filled in nicely, as he was able to hang on for the Cardinals win. [disputed – discuss], On November 1, 2009, Warner threw a career-high-equaling five interceptions during a loss to the Carolina Panthers. And we're going to the Super Bowl! eBay (auburn1992) Add to watchlist. In guiding the Iowa Barnstormers to two Arena Bowls in three seasons, he threw for 10,465 yards and 183 touchdowns while sharpening his reads and his confidence. Leinart was named the Cardinals' starting quarterback going into the 2008 off-season, but Ken Whisenhunt stated that it would be very possible for Warner to be the starter before week one of the regular season. While Warner was working as an assistant coach, the couple were living in Brenda's parents' basement in Cedar Falls. Kurt Warner graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1993 and was named the Gateway Conference's Offensive Player of the Year. Warner is one of three quarterbacks who made Super Bowl starts with two teams (alongside Craig Morton and Peyton Manning). In week 16, Leinart went down with a shoulder injury against the 49ers, forcing Warner to see his first action since week 4. However, he eschews the term "charismatic." [101] In December 2009, Warner topped a Sports Illustrated poll of NFL players to name the best role model on and off the field in the NFL. However, the following week Warner improved; and the Cardinals earned a victory over the Browns that brought the Cardinals to 6–6 and kept them in the chase for the NFC Wild Card playoff spot. In 2012, the NFL discovered the Saints had placed a bounty on Warner. [73], After Warner was cut from the Packers' training camp in 1994, he got a job working the night shift as a night stock clerk at a local Hy-Vee grocery store, in addition to his work as an assistant coach at Northern Iowa. Following the 2000 season, the Barnstormers franchise was sold to the NHL’s New York Islanders ownership group, led by Charles Wang and Sanjay Kumar. 1996 iowa barnstormers team poster. He can be seen regularly on NFL Total Access, as well as in-studio on NFL Network's Thursday Night Football pregame show, Thursday Night Kickoff Presented by Sears. Warner retired from professional football soon after the loss and became a telelvision analyst the following NFL season. Two days after his release from the Rams, he signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the New York Giants, with a second year player option worth $6 million. He spoke on the impact and influence of his family, former teammates, and God. After graduation from high school, he attended the University of Northern Iowa, graduating in 1993. While Warner was with the Packers, the head coach was Mike Holmgren, the quarterback coach was Steve Mariucci, and Andy Reid was the offensive assistant.[9]. He returned for the second half, but yielded to understudy Matt Leinart midway through the fourth quarter. [97] This issue is personally close to Warner, as Zachary, his adopted son from Brenda's first marriage, suffered major brain damage as an infant when his biological father accidentally dropped him. [42] After his three-touchdown performance, Warner was named both the NFC Offensive Player of the Week[43] and the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week. In December 2014, Warner admitted he briefly considered coming out of retirement and returning to the Cardinals following the team losing Carson Palmer and Drew Stanton due to injuries.[53]. On August 30, 2010, it was announced on live television that Warner would be appearing as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars. In contrast to his 103.0 career passer rating entering the season, Warner posted a minuscule 67.4 rating in 2002. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 1994 after playing college football at Northern Iowa. He was named to the AFL's First-team All-Arena in both 1996 and 1997 after he led the Barnstormers to ArenaBowl appearances in both seasons. [81], In 2014, Westwood One radio hired Warner as a substitute analyst on Monday Night Football games when regular analyst Boomer Esiason is unavailable. For the 2011 Arena Football League season, Warner was featured as the broadcaster for Iowa Barnstormers, and, in the meantime, he was also a member of its Hall of Fame. Leinart was given the starting quarterback job at the start of the 2007 season. However, the Barnstormers sparked attention due to the presence of Kurt Warner, the future NFL Hall of Fame quarterback for the St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals. Former quarterback Kurt Warner's NFL career story will now take place on the big screen in movie form. [10] Warner often cites this starting point when telling of his rise to NFL stardom in 1999. Warner began the 2002 season as the Rams' starter, but he played poorly, throwing seven interceptions against only one touchdown as the team went 0–3. When Warner was finally given the chance to start, he was named the Gateway Conference's Offensive Player of the Year. Warner's season ended in week 15 when he partially tore his MCL. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-1. The game ended in a 20-17 loss for Warner and the Rams when Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri kicked a game-winning field goal as time expired, giving the Patriots the first of three Super Bowl wins in four years.[23]. [49], On January 16, Warner was injured in the first half trying to tackle the ball carrier after an interception on the way to a 45–14 loss at New Orleans in the NFC Divisional round. [33], Warner announced his desire to return to the Cardinals for the 2009 season. He was the top ranked passer in the National Football Conference for the third time, and only trailed Philip Rivers and Chad Pennington of the AFC in NFL passer rating for the season. The Rams let Bono leave in free agency and signed Trent Green to be the starter. [citation needed]. Kurt and his brother lived with their mother, including through another short marriage and divorce.[71]. [54] He is also a member of the Iowa Barnstormers Hall of Fame. He also ran for 265 yards in 254 attempts with 20 rushing touchdowns. Vinson is play Larry, Brenda’s father, and Zaller will play Zack, Brenda’s son. Added five children of their own in 1996 when their Mountain View, Arkansas home destroyed. 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