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- Three-time NFL MVP
- Super Bowl champion
- 65,127 career passing yards
- 463 career touchdowns
- Full name: Brett Lorenzo Favre
- Born: October 10, 1969
- Birthplace: Gulfport, Mississippi
- Attended: University of Southern Mississippi
- Started every game since week two of the 1992 season
- Nine-time Pro Bowl selection
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Professional football quarterback Brett Favre reportedly announced his second retirement from football after 18 seasons in the NFL on February 11, 2009.ESPN.com: Sources: Favre tells Jets he's retiring (February 11, 2009) He previously retired from the Green Bay Packers in 2008, but returned to the field in 2008 with the New York Jets.
Favre leaves football having had one of the most successful careers for a quarterback in NFL history.Packers.com: Brett Favre
Career
Brett Favre was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 1991. A year later, he was traded to play behind Don Majkowski as the second-string quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. In 1992, Favre, replaced starter Majkowski in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Since that point, Favre did not miss a start for the rest of his career.Packers.com: Brett FavreIn 2008, Favre reconsidered his initial retirement, returned to the league and was traded to the New York Jets. He led the Jets to a 9-7 season in 2008, just missing the NFL Playoffs. In an email to ESPN, Favre expressed his appreciation of his time with the Jets, saying he was honored to have been given that chance.ESPN.com: Sources: Favre tells Jets he's retiring (February 11, 2009)
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Brett Favre Retires Questions
OPEN THREAD: Brett Favre to sign with the Minnesota Vikings today 6 AnswersI'm somewhat sick of the whole Favre retiring thing. But, Favre will definetely help the team, he is a great QB. I want to see someone wearing a Green Bay Packe... read more
Should the Brett Favre Goat lady face animal cruelty charges? 3 AnswersI have a few thoughts on this one. First off let me start by saying that I believe transporting an animal in a trunk is cruelty in my humble opinion. The trun... read more
What does everybody think about Brett Favre? 1 AnswerI think he has been a fantastic player, and he has been very good for the game of football. He also seems to be a genuinely nice guy. Having said that, I think ... read more
Is Brett Favre going to play next season and if so, where? 3 AnswersI don't think he'll retire. He's got a couple of options. The Jets can have him back to play out his contract. However, this would seriously handicap their sign... read more
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Brett Favre Retires News and Blogs
- ESPN Video: Stress is the Reason for Brett Favre's Retirement (Time: 1:29)
- SportingNews.com: Brett Favre is retiring (March 4, 2008)
- SportingNews.com: Favre retirement the saddest day of Packers fans (March 4, 2008)
- Wisconsin State Journal: BREAKING NEWS: Favre to retire, according to FoxSports.com (March 4, 2008)
- CBSSports.com: Reports: Favre decides to retire, tells Packers he's done (March 4, 2008)
- Deadspin: Brett Favre Retires. Seriously This Time. (March 4, 2008)
- Topix.net: Brett Favre Retires
- Google News: Brett Favre Retires
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How long after Brett Favre retires will it take for Vikings fans to remember how badly they hate Brad Childress. Over/under: 5 NFL Games
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RT @CaptCall: My bet is that Oprah retires with the same grace as Brett Favre
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My bet is that Oprah retires with the same grace as Brett Favre
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Oprah's gonna be the new Michael Jordan and Brett Favre that retires then comes back 5 times.
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So Brett gets BRAD a big fat contract extension. Wonder what Zygy will think of him when favre retires... if he ever does?
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