Born to Lead is the story of Sal Aunese, The University of Colorado’ s star Quarterback who died of stomach cancer in 1989 and how his team promptly dedicated their season to him, (Which ended in CU’s national championship win). Through reflections from friends, family, and teammates, as well as rare archival footage, Born to Lead chronicles Sal’s rise to the top of his teams most valuable players and his valiant battle with the disease that took his life in 1989. Reminiscent of such poignant films of the past such as Brian’s Song and Rudy, Born to Lead is a rousing story of courage, friendship and living life against the most brutal of obstacles.