This article is about the American football running back. For the American football quarterback, see
Kurt Warner.
Curt Warner (born March 18, 1961 in Pineville, West Virginia) is a former professional American football running back. A two-time All-American at Penn State University, Warner was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft. Warner was announced as a 2009 inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame on April 30, 2009.[1][2]
Penn State
Warner was a standout at Pineville High School, graduating in a class of only 90 students. He would lead Penn State in rushing in 1980, 1981, and 1982, and help the Nittany Lions capture their first national championship in the 1983 Sugar Bowl.[3] When his collegiate career was over, he owned 42 Penn State records. (His 3,398 career rushing yards and 18 100-yard rushing games remain Penn State records.)[3] He was named an All-American twice, in 1981 and 1982.
Warner earned a Bachelor of Arts in speech communication from Penn State in 1983.
Professional career
Warner led the AFC in rushing yards his rookie season, helping his team to the franchise's first Conference Championship game which they lost to the Los Angeles Raiders. The following year Warner suffered a torn ACL in the season opener against Cleveland and was sidelined for the rest of the year. He came back in 1985 and had a number of successful seasons before ending his career with the Los Angeles Rams.
Warner retired after eight NFL seasons, with 6,844 rushing yards, 193 receptions for 1,467 yards, and 63 touchdowns. He is a three time Pro Bowler (1983, 1986, 1987). He was inducted into the Seattle Seahawks Ring of Honor in 1994.[3]
Warner has owned Curt Warner Chevrolet in Vancouver, Washington since 1994. He is also the current running backs coach at Camas High School in Camas, Washington and founder and president of the Curt Warner Autism Foundation. [3]
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