The Biggest Mistimed Trades of the ’80s and ’90s

While not technically a trade, Kurt Warner’s story merited inclusion in our lineup here. Before he even had a chance to play, Warner was cut by the Green Bay Packers. He ended up stocking shelves at an Iowa grocery store for $5.50 an hour before scoring a second chance at history with the St. Louis Rams, and the rest is football lore. Inspiring the “Greatest Show on Turf,” Warner led his team to win Super Bowl XXXIV and became a two-time NFL MVP.