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Warrick Dunn was a 3x Pro Bowl selection, rushing for almost 11,000 yards in his NFL career.
The craziest part?
He'll be remembered for something much better...
Time for a thread
The craziest part?
He'll be remembered for something much better...
Time for a thread
1) Born in New Orleans, Warrick Dunn was the oldest of six to his single mother, Betty.
Betty was a police officer, but worked nights as a security guard to provide for her family.
While working security in 1993, Betty was killed during a store robbery.
Warrick was only 18.
Betty was a police officer, but worked nights as a security guard to provide for her family.
While working security in 1993, Betty was killed during a store robbery.
Warrick was only 18.
2) Following his mothers death, Warrick Dunn assumed the parental role of his 5 younger siblings.
As a HS football star, Warrick had scholarship offers from all over the country.
Later that year, Warrick would commit to Florida State University "to fulfill his mother’s dream"
As a HS football star, Warrick had scholarship offers from all over the country.
Later that year, Warrick would commit to Florida State University "to fulfill his mother’s dream"
3) At Florida State, Warrick Dunn became one of the best running backs in the country.
Accomplishments:
- All American
- 3x All-Conference
- Leading rusher in school history
All throughout his time as a Seminole, Warrick continued to help parent his 5 younger siblings.
Accomplishments:
- All American
- 3x All-Conference
- Leading rusher in school history
All throughout his time as a Seminole, Warrick continued to help parent his 5 younger siblings.
4) After a historic career at Florida State, Warrick Dunn was selected by the Buccaneers as the 12th overall pick in the 1997 NFL Draft.
Dunn's new head coach?
The legendary Tony Dungy, who consistently preached the ability athletes have to make a difference in their community.
Dunn's new head coach?
The legendary Tony Dungy, who consistently preached the ability athletes have to make a difference in their community.
5) As a 22 year old rookie, Warrick Dunn started to think through philanthropic ways to honor his mother.
After running the idea by Tony Dungy, Warrick founded "Homes for the Holidays".
HFTH would work to fulfill his mother’s dream of home ownership for single parent families.
After running the idea by Tony Dungy, Warrick founded "Homes for the Holidays".
HFTH would work to fulfill his mother’s dream of home ownership for single parent families.
6) Within months of establishing Home for the Holidays, Warrick Dunn had already financed & furnished 3 homes for families in need.
In 2006, Dunn provided a home to the family of Texans QB Deshaun Watson.
Watson says the stability of a home "changed the direction of his life."
In 2006, Dunn provided a home to the family of Texans QB Deshaun Watson.
Watson says the stability of a home "changed the direction of his life."
7) Since establishing Home for the Holidays in 1997, Warrick Dunn's charitable efforts have impacted generations.
In total, Warrick Dunn has helped furnish & finance over 180 homes for single parent families.
That's simply amazing.
In total, Warrick Dunn has helped furnish & finance over 180 homes for single parent families.
That's simply amazing.
8) Warrick Dunn wasn't the most popular athlete in the world, he didn't make the most money, and he certainly hasn't look for public praise for his accomplishments.
His generational impact was led by one thing...
He has a good heart.
His generational impact was led by one thing...
He has a good heart.
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