The boy’s life-altering, split-second airborne journey ended on a small patch of grass. He spent a month in traction and six months in a body cast, prompting doubt from the doctor about walking again, let alone playing sports.
That’s not where the story ended for Warren, the Minnesota Vikings executive whose promotion last year made him the first black chief operating officer of an NFL team. That scare was really where the story began.
“When people talk about being flat on your back, I’ve been flat on your back,” Warren said, reflecting on the accident’s impact on his accomplishments.