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From Shelves to Hall of Fame: Warner Honored by UNI
15 Sep
Summary
- Kurt Warner's UNI jersey was retired Saturday at the UNI-Dome.
- He worked stocking grocery shelves after an initial NFL setback.
- Warner is now a Hall of Famer in both the NFL and Arena League.
Kurt Warner's football legacy at the University of Northern Iowa was celebrated on Saturday as his jersey was retired. The ceremony took place at the UNI-Dome before the Panthers' game against Drake. Warner, originally from Burlington, Iowa, was a standout player for UNI, contributing to four conference championship teams. He earned conference offensive player of the year honors in 1993 as a senior.
Following his college career, Warner's path to the NFL was not immediate. He was cut by the Green Bay Packers in 1994 as an undrafted free agent. This led him to work stocking shelves in a grocery store before finding success in the Arena Football League. His improbable NFL career eventually saw him win a Super Bowl with the St. Louis Rams and play in two others over 12 seasons, concluding in 2009. He is now recognized as a Hall of Famer in both the NFL and Arena Football League, with UNI's jersey retirement marking another significant milestone.
