On March 6, 2008, Green Bay Packers all-pro quarterback Brett Favre held a press conference to officially announce his retirement from pro football after 17 seasons. During his last season in the league, the former 3-time MVP established all-time records for career touchdown passes, completions, and yards passed. One of the more popular players in league history, Favre guided the Packers to consecutive Super Bowl appearances, and helped the Pack win Super Bowl XXXI in January 1997.
Fast Facts:
- Won three consecutive NFL MVP Awards
- Super Bowl XXXI Champion
- 61,665 career passing yards
- 442 career touchdowns
- Was actually drafted by Atlanta and traded to the Packers in 1992
- He was selected to play in 9 Pro Bowl games
- Led Packers to the NFC Championship Game in his final season
Brett Favre Retirement Video News
- <p>NFL.com Video: Brett Favre's opening statement and Favre on his legacy
ESPN: Teary Favre makes it clear he's officially retired: 'It's over' (March 6, 2008)
FOX Sports: Favre has decided to call it a career (March 4, 2008)
SportingNews.com: Brett Favre is retiring (March 4, 2008)
SportingNews.com: Favre retirement the saddest day of Packers fans (March 4, 2008)
The Spread: Favre has a tearful retirement news conference (March 6, 2008)
SI.com: Favre chokes up at retirement press conference (March 6, 2008)
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