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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Patrick Finley

Kevin Warren’s ‘new, fresh perspective’ rooted in childhood accident

New Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren holds up a team helmet during his introduction at Halas Hall. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)

Kevin Warren has refused to drink from a straw ever since the accident.

A 10-year-old Warren was riding his bicycle to meet friends to play pick-up basketball in Tempe, Ariz., in the summer of 1974 when he was hit from behind by a woman driving a car. He flew 30 feet through the air and landed on a small patch of grass, which probably saved his life.

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