Kurt Warner's Hall of Fame Speech | 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame | NFL
Former Rams, Giants, and Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner delivers his speech as he is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Kurt Warner, the epitome of the American dream. Working as a grocery story checker to becoming a super bowl mvp and champion.
Went from walmart to canton. Anything is possible
He was actually a graveyard shelf stocker.
@@richarddixon3081 hy-vee
Should’ve won another ring or two as well :( Had a couple plays gone differently, the Rams would’ve beaten the Patriots and the Cardinals would’ve beaten the Steelers I’ll never forgive him for throwing a pick 6 in both games as well He’s a decent QB, but man those two losses were extremely painful
@@RB01.10 he may have thrown pick sixes in both games but they were tied in the final drive against the Patriots and were ahead of the Steelers, the defense didn’t show up either time
“His final moment was for me. Mine is for him. Thank you, Jesus!” Wow. That’s extremely powerful!
Good Christian man.... someone to look up to
@@rodneyutley5787 Exactly & that's why we rarely hear about him in the fallen mainstream world.
@@bradfors6872 ....... Sad but true about the lack of mainstream media coverage ....... God is no doubt still in control, so that's comforting for sure.
@@bradfors6872 I just saw the “Underdog” movie in theaters and it was so cool to hear them mention God several times. It’s awesome when we get those moments to showcase our faith to the world
Yes! Rewind
Guy is nothing but a class act. He deserves it, glad to see him in.
Honor God and God will Honor you, Jesus takes us from glory to glory. God bless you
@@emiliohuerta2658 to the bank
@@emiliohuerta2658 to the other mothers of this year
@@emiliohuerta2658 to
Well said bro
that playoff game against the packers, he had more touchdowns than incompletions
The game was so loud..
Not to mention the Cards had a face mask on Rodgers on the final play that Stevie Wonder would have seen. The Pack should have kept the ball. Could have altered the finish of an extraordinary game. Not saying it would have, but who knows.
Kev 5 games vs the Bucs he’s 1-4 4 td 14 int. The game he “won” 1 td 3 int scored 11 points and refs bailed them out of that game. He should thank the officials from 99 con champ game. Without them he wouldn’t be here. Couldn’t of done it without them
Greatest underdog story in NFL history. Went from being an undrafted clerk at a supermarket to fielding one of the greatest offenses ever, winning a Superbowl, a pair of MVP's, and a hall of fame career.
Probably the greatest underdog story in sports history!
@@WheelchairWolverine But they should’ve beaten the Patriots and the Cardinals should’ve beaten the Steelers. Warner deserved another ring or two
That tribute to Trent Green is one of the greatest moments in Hall of Fame speeches I've ever seen! Just Beautiful!!!
Completely
So glad he mentioned him. I'm from St Louis and Trent Green went to my high-school. Him, an up and coming quarterback about to be on a up and coming team in his home town was a huge deal to everyone. Instantly became a hero and everyone's favorite player before the pre season already started. His injury was the most devastating thing I've seen city go through. Kurt brought us from the bottom to the top in less than a year.
That part was the most emotional for me.
They Really Should Put Trent Green In The Hall Of Fame Because If It Wasn't For That Pre Season Injury Like Kurt Said Trent Green Be The One Standing There Possibly... We Will Never Know Also Maybe The Rams Might Not Of Won The 1999 Super Bowl With Trent Green... If No One Has Seen Kurt Warner Story The Ultimate Underdog Please Watch It It's Definitely A Tear Jerker 😢
I think Trent was one of the producers on the film.
How can you not love this man
CoDWiiPS3Gameplay easy.. be the fake Odell account
CoDWiiPS3Gameplay easy, be a titans fan
Logan Graham titans did pretty good job keeping them out of endzone but kurt still put up big big numbers
He's a real American Hero, not for playing football, but for inspiring so many others.
Should’ve beaten the Patriots and Steelers. Then he’d have 2 more rings which he definitely deserved. It’s also painful knowing that both games were within reach yet the teams let them slip. Was it all on Warner? No, but the fact he threw a pick 6 in both games killed both the Rams and Cardinals
So who else is here after American Underdog?? And who else knows this is the hero we need right now… belief, faith, integrity, love, and RESPECT. Let’s go, Warner!
The best and most touching story to listen out of all the speeches tonight. This man deserves this and I wish him and his family the best.
A Triggered Vikings Fan W
Well Said, I totally agree. Very touching, and for some reason I was looking most forward to his speech the most of all inductees, though I'm a Bronco fan, there is something very special about Kurt Warner!
Yes, Kurt Warner is an excellent speaker!
Quite the pathetic username you have there
You're in luck then... American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story hits theaters Christmas day. kzhead.info/sun/kpqrnpFuo314fXA/bejne.html
Kurt Warner represented the NFL and American values the way they should be represented.
"I knew God had a plan for me and I needed to be ready when he decided to show it to me" Word
From bagging groceries to the Hall of Fame. What a story Kurt Warner has had.
There was some great speeches and stories that were told Saturday Night. But Kurt Warner's story was the most moving story because of what everything He and Brenda went through (Brenda was divorced while pregnant with her second child, her first child went blind and deaf after being dropped by her first husband, then lost her parents a year later in a tornado) went through. Kurt needed a woman like Brenda to help him get through all of it. He was undrafted, worked in a supermarket and only got his job with the Rams as a favor. Yet he is the most deserving Hall of Famer EVER!!!
Facts
Holy crap. I never knew that about what his wife went through. What a strong and driven woman. No doubt having someone like that by your side was a huge part of his story. I hope and pray I find a woman like that one day!
Well said.
His final moment was for me, and mine is for him……..that was so deep, if that doesn’t give you goosebumps idk what will, thank you Jesus!!!
I thought that was very self centered of him. This is such a selfish world anymore. Sounded very elitist & snobby. So "jesus" died only for him? I thought he died for all humanity. Sure sounds like this gentleman thinks not only does the whole world & universe revolve around him, it appears that he even thinks the son of god revolves around him too. Someone shoulda asked him after this speech if he thinks even god himself revolves around him. He sounds very elitist, snobby & self rightious. And by the way, his name isn't jesus. His name is Jehovah. Jesus is the name of the guy who cuts the grass & a rakes ur leaves. Only those who believe in Jehovah will be saved. All u who call him by the name of a greasy mexican will perish. Ur religion is wrong! Mine is right! Repent now! Jehovah is not a greasy mexican u foul children of the devil! This speech by this man is typical of Christians. Very snobby & self rightious speech it was.
WOW!!!! What a class act. This dude was and is for real. God bless Kurt Warner.
The man had 4 full healthy seasons in the NFL his entire career; 1 of those ended in the Divisional round of the playoffs, the other 3 years he went to the Super Bowl. He also played 2 full seasons of Arena football.. and made it to the championship game both of those years. His 1 full year in NFL Europe, his team tied for best record in the league. His 1 full season of college, his team also won their division. When the man was healthy, his teams won.
One of the best success stories in NFL history: from grocery clerk to Arena Football icon to a stint in NFL Europe to Super Bowl champion to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. That's the story of Kurt Warner.
No, that’s only HALF of it. To fully understand the depth of his character, you really need to hear about his personal life, too.
It’s pitiful that only 200k people have seen this on KZhead. More people need to see this, even if they’re not into football
Even the speech is HOF
I just watched the movie ....first time I've cried in years😭😭😭😭
Just got done watching this speech...2nd time I've cried today
ditto
This man is the definition of determination
Such a class act...congrats Kurt!
Kurt Still Looks How He Did In 1999 He Aged Like Fine Wine
Just watched the movie, what a story man! Congrats, youre a legend. Nothing is impossible, a great inspiration.
This guy is a class act. What a role model.
Speaking as a longtime Cardinal fan, I say thank you Kurt. Before you became a Cardinal, my life as a fan was met with much snickering, mocking, and sometimes outright laughter. But then you put on the Cardinal red and the laughter stopped. Now, instead of looking forward to another 4-12 or 6-10 season, I can look forward to being competitive. Once upon a time the Cards winning double digit games was but a pipe dream(only being done 3 times in my lifetime before Kurt came along) or even a winning season seemed to never be in the cards(pun intended). But #13 came along and started a trend where my beloved Cards are not only competitive and winning double digit games, but who are in the conversation of which teams can win the Super Bowl. Now we haven't gotten there yet but the notion of a Cardinals championship is no longer something that can only play out in my mind. Thank you Kurt for being the nudge we needed. Thank you for helping my Cards no longer be a laughing stock but a contender. May God bless you in all you do. Thank you from the bottom of this 40+ year Cardinal fan's heart.
Hey Cards aint looking to bad this year
This is why I love kurt Warner he is the epitome of hard work and never giving up. He is the epitome of America
I remember that first game against the rams, cardinals lost ( Warner got sacked in red zone with time running down & a false start with less than 10 seconds left ended the game. ) The cards fans on the radio were bashing Warner after the game. I remember one of them saying that he was done with the cardinals cause they signed a loser at QB. That Warner was garbage and would never be anything else. He said cardinals will always be losers because of signings like this one. The fan said he would not be watching anymore cards games til they got rid of Warner. . Funny, that was most of the radio callers sentiment.
@@JoseNavarro-gd9sb 😰💘✝️🤩
You guys should’ve won that game, if only he didn’t throw that pick 6 and the defense doesn’t collapse on that final drive. He did the same against the Patriots 6 years earlier and that was part of the reason they lost that game as well
Doesnt matter if you only have one ring. Kurt Warner is still my top 5 qb of all time!! Congrats.
Antonio Gomez still 3 appearances in the Super Bowl while taking 2 different teams to them. But yeah you're right he deserves to be put in there.
Marino is up there with 0 rings, it's a team sport. Beside, Kurt played in 3 SBs, one of the losses was to the cheating Patriots, another one to the Steelers who won on the strength of the two most ridiculously unlikely plays in NFL history (James Harrison int return, Santonio Holmes acrobatic catch in triple coverage)
@@SuperTugz As amazing of a story it is, Warner definitely isn't as great as Marino
1 Joe Montana 2 Peyton Manning 3 Tom Brady 4 John Elway 5 Kurt Warner
@Jason Graves Daunte Culpepper
As a fan during the Greatest Show on Turf era Rams, it is GREAT to see yet another be inducted from that group. As a guy, it was 30+ minutes of smiles and tears, watching this. This induction couldn't happen to a better MAN. Thx Kurt!
Until Brady put an end to it in 2001. Rams absolutely should’ve won that game though Warner should’ve won against the Steelers as well but of course that pick 6 and defensive collapse on the final drive killed them
Wow! I just watched American Underdog and then this speech. I was so moved and inspired! Thanks Kurt! God Bless you and your family!
Same
We were all too lucky to have this dude play for the Rams...it's insane
Should’ve breathe the Patriots though That loss absolutely destroyed the Greatest Show on Turf
Like many, I'd heard of Kurt Warner. But, I never knew his story. After watching American Underdog, now I know the story I'd been missing. And what a story it is!
This man is a Man of God and gives from his heart! He is a blessed person that shares his wealth.
Thanks Kurt Warner for reminding us that every knee shall bow on Earth and in heaven to the name of Jesus. Character personified. May God continue to bless you and your family
Just watched "American Underdog", had no idea how much he struggled to get to where he is today. This man is the very embodiment of perseverance, much respect.
A true gentleman that acted with class on and off the field. I only wish the NFL and media would celebrate people like this more.
What are you talking about? During his high performing years the media and commentators sing his praise all the time. When players play at elite levels they are praised all the time. It’s the guys that play at mediocre levels but are seen by some as being gentlemen that aren’t touted because in the end the focus has always been and will always be focused on the guys who play at the top levels of their sport.
The Trent Green part was pure CLASS ACT!
I'm a Steelers fan but always had a lot of respect for Kurt and he deserved this..one of the most entertaining players I've ever watched on the field.
Ok
Jack Stevenson totally agree and he put up 41 touchdowns in an era before all of these rules on illegal contact. Truly a class act. If Martz had taken better care of him he probably would have gotten a chance to stay with the Rams for his entire career. Then again on how quickly things went sour down there I'm not sure he would've wanted to...
Today I felt like looking through some of the good speeches of guys that made it to the hall of fame this one by far was pretty awesome Brett Favre speech was good I loved it but Kurt Warner story is amazing.. praise God!!
God bless Kurt Warner, and may you continue to be an inspiration.
I never got to see his prime. I remember him at the cardinals and the SB. One of the real reasons how I first got into football. Congrats Kurt and you deserved it.
Should’ve won that game, and he should’ve won against the Patriots too. But of course he threw a pick 6 both times
@@RB01.10 The last time he stepped off the field in both games he gave his team the lead.
What a speech. Great speech and great man and great player
Fall-out-kid25 it was phenomenal. His story is definitely more inspirational than Brady's. I mean at least he was drafted and wasn't working in a grocery store stocking shelves. Plus he didn't trade up in the spouse department when he got famous. I'll always respect Warner and hope more people want to aspire to be like him.
Your Patriots robbed him of a Super Bowl.
@@jokerzw1lde Brady never traded up in the spouse department. Gisele is his only wife. They started dating after he and ex-girlfriend broke up. Ex-girlfriend didn't know she was pregnant when they broke up. Get your story straight! They all made it work though as the child has been part of Tom's family since birth with both women being supportive of each other.
@@beckypatrick7811 you care way too much about a random persons opinion lol
He is an inspiration. Overcoming life's trials
Kurt inspired me as a young man to never be ashamed Famous or not to Love our Heavenly Father in everything.
I respect any man who publicly offers thanks to his Lord and savior no matter how unpopular or politically incorrect it is in this upside-down world we live in. Well done, young man.
Amen
Steve James Too bad Jesus never existed and there is no proof for any of 2,000 plus gods. Great QB.....but what a deluded indoctrinated dipshit.
jonas petersen I have a degree in Religious Studies. There is no physical, genetic, artistic or real life accounts for the Jesus character.
@@inkblack6256 amazing how ignorant you are jesus is referenced in historic documents outside the bible . Plato is a different story but you probably believe he existed
Anthony Urbina I have a degree in the topic. You? Again - we have proof and evidence for many people from that era but nothing for Jesus. Nada, nowt, zero and nil. The Romans took good records and none mention this Jesus. They mention Christians but not once was Jesus mentioned. We have coins with heads on them and statues of people from back then but nothing for Jesus. Christ is a concept - a delusion. To the lay person just think of him as a badly written character in an absurd fantasy fiction book.
My favorite QB of all time.
Great QB, amazing story, and tremendous human being
Yes sir, well said and every bit true! Praise JESUS!!!
That is an incredible speech, not just for a football player but among the best speeches I have heard. Articulate, heartfelt, motivational and inspiring. He tells a vivid story of his life and career and brings you along for the ride.
Who would down vote this???? Kurt Warner is a awesome human being.
Titans fan
Will make a great movie.
kurt warner was sooo gracious with trent green. that's pretty cool.
Incredible player in his prime. Was also instrumental in (what I consider) the greatest SB game I've ever seen in 2009. SB 34 was also an incredible game. Glad to see Kurt enshrined, he definitely earned it!
What amazes me is that this guy had 4 healthy seasons as the bonafide full-time starter in his career (1999, 2001, 2008, 2009). 2 MVPs, 2 First Team All-Pros, 3 Super Bowl appearances, 3 potential game-winning drives in the SB, and 1 victory (his defense blew two of them and almost blew his only victory). To put that in perspective, Tom Brady has 18 full seasons as the starter (cutting out rookie year, the ACL injury, and the 4-game suspension season)... He has 3 First Team All-Pro selections, just 1 more than Kurt Warner. It is pretty incredible when you think about it that way.
great speech - it transcends to any walk of life.
This guy is a true inspiration to Football!💯
Speeches like this , is the reason why I look so forward to watching the NFL HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS!!!
Kurt fell thru the cracks but he found his way to the top and never gave up, making it to the NFL is extremely hard, plenty of character and talent.
God bless him and his family 💜✝️💜
what a man of great character
He was the true underdog
And now you can see the movie about his life titled “American Underdog” on Christmas Day 2021.
Great speech by a greater man.
the essence of perseverance
My all-time favorite player, great man, beautiful family and a true positive role model
Kurt Warner, you are a class act, Thank you for being my favorite QB, and bringing a Superbowl to St. Louis. Before you, my favorite QB was a man named Roman Gabriel. God Bless you and Brenda and the kids 🙏 ❤
Thank you Jesus Amen!!
Watching this after watching American Underdog and I'm Speechless, One Helluva man
What a amazing human being .
American Underdog, great movie. Great Job to the cast and crew.
the greatest gift a parent can give a child is TIME!!!!! I do!!!!
Love the ending....Thank you Jesus!
I respect this man I'm from Iowa and I respect this guy for playing for the Barnstormers
I have followed his career since his days in the Areana League. I got to see him play a few plays in 1998 against S.F. I told my friend when he went in during the 4th quarter to watch this guy, he can really throw the ball. I remember him dropping back in the pocket and delivering a ball 30 yards down field and hitting the receiver between the numbers. He, of coarse...dropped the ball. He was probably not used to getting the ball delivered like that. I knew then, we had somebody. That next year after Trent went down, we would be ok. I hated seeing Trent hurt and really felt bad for him, but the rest is history. Of all the Rams I followed since 1960, Kurt is my favorite player. I am so happy for him.
Amazing Speech!!!
The greatest show on turf
This guy needs a movie of his unreal career that nearly never happened
There is one being filmed right now to be released later this year!
And the title is american underdog
Proud of ole Kurt, Hall of fame well deserved. God bless
What a great speech. Thanks Kurt for doing it with class. well done and congrats!!
Just watched his movie, had to listen to this,, very inspirational
He's a class act, was sad to see him leave the NFL when I felt he had 2 good years to go. At his best no one could throw like him. He's an example of persistence and I hope to see another Kurt Warner story in the NFL soon.
If it weren't for that hit took in 2009/2010 Divisional Rounds against the Saints I think Kurt would have kept on playing.
How about A-Rod or Maholmes?
@@AmirKhan-yv8jm Not entirely sure what your question is. But A-Rod spoiled his legacy with steroid use. Just the era he was in and it's stuck with him. One day I think a veteran committee will let many of these guys in. (Clemens, Bonds, Palmero, A-Rod etc) Mahomes, is awesome. He's just starting out but if he stays on pace I do think he's a HOF'r.
@@sirsaint88 A-Rod for Aaron Rodgers, not Alex lol!
@@AmirKhan-yv8jm No wonder I was confused. lol. Yes....A-ROD the green bay packer (for now) is a sure shot for the HOF. It's awesome how Green Bay got struck by lightning twice with Favre and Rodgers. I live in the KC area, and Mahomes is the QB I have always longed for with the Chiefs. We've had so many come and go, but never really a franchise guy from the get go. We did have Montana the last two years of his career as an honorable mention.
I´m a Giants fan..but I love this guy..great heart..commitment...a genuine hardworking football old school player... verydeserved induction,,,Congats and THANKS!
Much respect Kurt Warner. Never gave up.
Unbelievable man just an unbelievable story
The most legendary part of this is he memorized a 30 minute speech like the back of his hand. Didn't see him look at a piece of paper once
That's cause at the first of this piece you can see a teleprompter on the only scene from behind him
What a Great speech- it's those moments we need to pay attention to that are so easily missed.
I've always been a fan of Kurt but I just saw his biopic and WOW! What a great film ,and truly inspiring story
Thank you, Jesus!
“You gotta do what you gotta do, while you’re waiting for what you’re born to do.” No truer words ever said.
This dude is the best story next to Tom Brady being drafted in the 6th round. He came in and dominated with his quick release. WOW
Just saw his life played out in the movie American Underdog. Nothing but a class act on all levels.❤️
Great speech. Amazing story. Guy is pure class.
Kurt's journey is one of the most inspirational stories ever. I hope he inspires many undrafted players. Because this guy is legendary and has earned his place in the hall of fame.
Amazing speech!!
Got to see Kurt at Nottingham in the UK earlier this year. Loved hearing some of these stories back then, such a humble and man! Truly proves miracles do happen and good things come to those who wait, even though the wait may be longer than we want. Well done Kurt! 👌🏈
I loved watching the 1999 rams! They made me look forward to Sundays in the fall and winter of 99!
I grew up a Cowboys fan, too. Kurt Warner gave me a reason to join the Big Red. I’ve never looked back. If not for Kurt Warner’s influence, the 2021-2022 Cardinals would not exist. He completely transformed the team, it’s philosophy, and it’s attitude to what we needed in order to become winners. God bless, Mr. Warner. Thank you for everything!
Tears.....just absolutely beautiful
Loved this. Cried more than once! Wow!
Simply ...the best..!!!
amazing speech
The story of Kurt Warner is the stuff of fantasy. Just watched his career highlights on an NFL channel, and it is hard to believe this was all true. Every kid should watch this story for the inspiration alone. Dreams do come true.
Great speech, welll deserved, congrats to Kurt Warner, wonderful story an inspiration to us all...
Absolutely brilliant!! Humility at its best!!💗