Kurt Warner's First Start (1998)
From undrafted free agent to two-time NFL MVP and Super Bowl champion.
Kurtis Eugene Warner (born June 22, 1971) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the NFL for 12 seasons, primarily with the St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest undrafted players in NFL history.
Quick Facts
- Location
- Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Arizona
Lore & Background
Warner went undrafted in 1994, spent time with the Green Bay Packers in training camp, then played for the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League. He signed with the St. Louis Rams in 1997 and was allocated to NFL Europe's Amsterdam Admirals in 1998. He spent the 1998 season as the Rams' third-string quarterback, completing 4 of 11 passes for 39 yards.
Reader's Guide
Warner's first NFL start came in 1999 after Trent Green suffered a torn ACL. He led the Rams to a Super Bowl XXXIV victory, earning both NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP honors. He later revitalized his career with the Arizona Cardinals, leading them to Super Bowl XLIII.
Did You Know?
- He is one of only two undrafted quarterbacks to lead his team to a Super Bowl victory, alongside Jeff Hostetler.
- Warner is the only player inducted into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Arena Football Hall of Fame.
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