Synopsis
A brief biography of the All-Pro quarterback for the St. Louis Rams, Kurt Warner.
Della A. Yannuzzi - Children's Literature
This easy reader high interest biography of Super Bowl Hero Kurt Warner is fast-paced and full of facts. Warner was born in Burlington, Iowa on June 22, 197l. As he grew up, Kurt admired many athletes, but Joe Montana was one of his favorites. He dreamed of becoming a quarterback, and finally began to play this position in the 11th grade. In 1993, he became the starting quarterback at the University of Northern Iowa, and in 1995 he joined the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League. Three years later he joined the St. Louis Rams as the third-strong quarterback. A year later, he was named the Rams' starting quarter. The highlight of his football career came in 2000 when the Rams defeated the Tennessee Titans in the Super Bowl. Kurt Warner was named Super Bowl MVP. Today, Warner is one of the highest-paid players in football. He donates time and money to charities such as the Red Cross and volunteers at a camp for children with special needs. He has donated more than $200,000 to the camp. Color photographs illustrate the book as well as sidebars, career highlights, books to read, and internet sites. 2003, Capstone High-Interest Books, Ages 10 up.
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Children's Literature
This easy reader high interest biography of Super Bowl Hero Kurt Warner is fast-paced and full of facts. Warner was born in Burlington, Iowa on June 22, 197l. As he grew up, Kurt admired many athletes, but Joe Montana was one of his favorites. He dreamed of becoming a quarterback, and finally began to play this position in the 11th grade. In 1993, he became the starting quarterback at the University of Northern Iowa, and in 1995 he joined the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League. Three years later he joined the St. Louis Rams as the third-strong quarterback. A year later, he was named the Rams' starting quarter. The highlight of his football career came in 2000 when the Rams defeated the Tennessee Titans in the Super Bowl. Kurt Warner was named Super Bowl MVP. Today, Warner is one of the highest-paid players in football. He donates time and money to charities such as the Red Cross and volunteers at a camp for children with special needs. He has donated more than $200,000 to the camp. Color photographs illustrate the book as well as sidebars, career highlights, books to read, and internet sites. 2003, Capstone High-Interest Books, Ages 10 up.—Della A. Yannuzzi