Why Is Kurt Warner Honored

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Kurt Warner should be honored on a U.S. stamp for his career as one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history and his inspiring underdog story. Here are a few arguments as to why Kurt Warner should be honored by the U.S postal service. Kurt Warner should be on the US stamp because he is a humble person and always gives back to the community, and his incredible American Underdog story. He has shown so much compassion towards kids and adults around the country. First, Kurt Warner was working at a grocery store after being cut by many NFL teams as a part time job. This shows his dedication and perseverance to the game of football. Also the term ‘He was a better person than he was an athlete’ has been used many times to describe him. …show more content…

But his senior year he got his first start and his chances of being drafted were low. He graduated in 1993 and did not get drafted. But, the Green Bay Packers invited him to work out for them and hopes of playing in the NFL were getting better. However, they released him before the season started. After being released Kurt Warner was stocking shelves at a local grocery store in Cedar Falls, Iowa making just about $6 dollars an hour. Kurt Warner's dream of playing in the NFL were getting slimmer after being released by the Green Bay Packers. But, his dream of playing in the NFL would not be stopped there. After no teams were interested in him, Kurt Warner decided to try out for an Arena Football League team. “The Iowa native kept his football dream alive by playing for his home state Iowa Barnstormers in the arena football league.” Kurt Warner played so amazingly in the AFL that some NFL teams took notice again. After …show more content…

Kurt Warner helped prove that you do not have to be a star college player to become a great NFL player. He makes millions of people happy after they hear about his American Underdog story. It makes them believe that they can be as good as him even with being less fortunate or not that good at sports. Hollywood was so inspired by Kurt Warner that they made a movie about him. Zachary Levi starred in the movie called ‘American Underdog.’ Warners story inspires people to chase their dreams. It gives them motivation to do better and accomplish what they dreamed of. His story brings smiles to everyones

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