Who ended Trent Green’s career?
For several years, he talked about how he felt when Warner took over in 1999. Here’s an excerpt from the story: (Green) went through four operations to fix his knee. He watched as his backup, Kurt Warner, a lowly stock boy, became the greatest success story in NFL history. Warner’s journey was similar to…
For several years, he talked about how he felt when Warner took over in 1999. Here’s an excerpt from the story:
(Green) went through four operations to fix his knee. He watched as his backup, Kurt Warner, a lowly stock boy, became the greatest success story in NFL history.
Warner’s journey was similar to Green’s in many ways: he went from Division I-AA football to Arena Football, grocery stores, NFL Europe, career backup, and chance starter.
Warner led the Rams to a Super Bowl victory by completing 65 percent of his passes for 4,353 yards and 41 touchdowns. His story grabbed the nation, and he was crowned the NFL’s Most Valuable Player.
Green, conversely, watched the scene in disbelief. He could have led the Rams to the same success. His first real shot was over before it started.
Some compared his situation to 1920s New York Yankees first baseman Wally Pipp sitting out a game, which allowed Lou Gehrig a shot to play. Gehrig then played in 2,130 consecutive games.
“To tell you the truth, that was a lot of motivation to get back and to play,” Green said. “After hearing the Wally Pipp story 100 times, I didn’t want that to be my final story.
“I didn’t want to be that Sports Illustrated Where Are They Now’ kind of thing.”
Who ended Trent Green’s career?
In 1999, Green’s left knee was torn by a vicious hit from then-San Diego Chargers safety Rodney Harrison.
