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Brett Favre

Biography - Brett Favre

Known for his extraordinary toughness, bravery, and unmatched passing skills, Brett Favre is one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. Currently on his way to passing records set by legendary QBs Dan Marino and John Elway, the Green Bay Packers behemoth has proved to be the most consistent NFL player of the last 15 years.

Favre was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on October 10, 1969 and grew up in nearby Kiln. His father Irvin coached Brett at Hancock North Central High School, where the promising footballer played QB, lineman, strong safety, placekicker, and punter. He went on to play for Southern Mississippi, winning several key games including a famous upset of sixth-ranked Florida State on September 2, 1989. A July 1990 car crash nearly ended his life, but Favre trudged on after extensive intestinal surgery, winning an incredible comeback victory against Alabama less than two months later and graduating in 1991 with a degree in special education. His degree and extensive work with disadvantaged children was used as a plot point in his hilarious cameo in “There’s Something About Mary”, which saw Favre appear as Cameron Diaz’s secret ex-boyfriend.

After college Favre was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the 1991 NFL Draft, leading to a tumultuous debut year for the future star. Numerous clashes with coach Jerry Glanville combined with his poor performance led to a trade with the Packers, which unbeknownst to the Falcons jump-started the most phenomenal NFL career in recent memory. Favre’s turning point was a memorable 1992 game against the Cincinnati Bengals when he stepped in for QB Don Majkowski after the starter suffered an injury. Favre played poorly, leading fans to vocally demand that he be replaced by benched QB Ty Detmer, until Favre threw a commanding comeback touchdown in the game’s final seconds which won the Packers the game. Since then, Favre has started every Packers game for 14 years, a record streak of 244 games.

Called the ‘Iron Man of the NFL’, Favre has led the Packers since 1992 and has been pivotal in making the team a bona fide football dynasty. In 1997 the Packers handily defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI, and advanced to the Bowl in 1998 as well, losing to the Denver Broncos. Favre holds a smattering of career records, including most seasons with 30 or more touchdown passes, most consecutive seasons with 3,000+ passing yards, and most NFL MVP awards. The 37 year-old QB will likely pass Dan Marino’s record of 420 career passing touchdowns before he retires. Truly the stuff that sports legends are made of, Favre’s era of dominance has been one of the most exciting in NFL history.

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Football Player Brett Favre is escorted to his car by his security as he departs after his appearance on "Late Show with David Letterman" at the Ed Sullivan Theater on April 24, 2008 in New York City. Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre scrambles to line in snowstorm during 12/20/1998 game in Green Bay.
©Al Messerschmidt/NFL Photos
000-005-806 Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre with quarterback coach Andy Reid during a 23-15 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13, 1998 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre scrambles for a gain 12/24/2000 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  The Packers defeated the Bucs 17 - 14.  ©Al Messerschmidt / NFL Photos
Football Player Brett Favre is escorted to his car by his security as he departs after his...
Tina Fey, Brett Favre and Estelle Visit "Late Show with David Letterman" - April 24, 2008
New York
04/24/2008
Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre scrambles to line in snowstorm during 12/20/1998 game in ...
Tennessee Oilers vs. Green Bay Packers - December 20, 1998
Green Bay
12/20/1998
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre with quarterback coach Andy Reid during a 23-15 ...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Green Bay Packers - September 13, 1998
Green Bay
09/13/1998
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre scrambles for a gain 12/24/2000 against the Tamp...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Green Bay Packers - December 24, 2000
Green Bay
12/24/2000
Brett Favre during the game between the Buccaneers and the Packers at Lambeau Field on September 25, 2005. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers edged past the Green Bay Packers, 17-16, handing the Packers their third straight loss, their first 0-3 season start since 1988. Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) scrambles from the pocket during a 30-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 25, 1994, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) fires a pass during a 21-16 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Octover 5, 1997, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Green Bay Packers scrambles to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in Tampa, Florida, on October 27, 1996.
Brett Favre during the game between the Buccaneers and the Packers at Lambeau Field on Sep...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers - September 25, 2005
Green Bay
09/25/2005
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) scrambles from the pocket during a 30-3 vict...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers - September 25, 1994
Green Bay
09/25/1994
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) fires a pass during a 21-16 victory over the...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers - October 5, 1997
Green Bay
10/05/1997
Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Green Bay Packers scrambles to pass against the Tampa Ba...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers - October 27, 1996
Tampa Bay
10/27/1996
A young Brett Favre fan gets dressed up at the NFL Experience for Super Bowl XXXIII on January 22, 1999, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre talks on a cell phone at Media Day on January 20, 1998, at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) fires a pass during Super Bowl XXXII, a 31-24 loss to the Denver Broncos on January 25, 1998, at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre and Hall of Fame defensive end Reggie White celebrate following Super Bowl XXXI, a 35-21 Green Bay Packers victory over the New England Patriots on January 26, 1996, at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
A young Brett Favre fan gets dressed up at the NFL Experience for Super Bowl XXXIII on Jan...
Super Bowl XXXIII - NFL Experience - January 22, 1999
Miami
01/22/1999
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre talks on a cell phone at Media Day on January 20...
Super Bowl XXXII - Media Week - January 19-24, 1998
San Diego
01/20/1998
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) fires a pass during Super Bowl XXXII, a 31-2...
Super Bowl XXXII - Green Bay Packers vs Denver Broncos - January 25, 1998
San Diego
01/25/1998
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre and Hall of Fame defensive end Reggie White cele...
Super Bowl XXXI Postgame - New England Patriots vs Green Bay Packers - January 26, 1997
New Orleans
01/26/1997
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) hands off to running back Edgar Bennett (34) during Super Bowl XXXI, a 35-21 Green Bay Packers victory over the New England Patriots on January 26, 1996, at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre receives the 1995 Miller Lite Player of the Year Award on January 24, 1996 at the Super Bowl XXX Media Center in Tempe, Arizona prior to Super Bowl XXX.  The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17 in Super Bowl XXX. Packers quarterback Brett Favre looks to pass in a 17-13 Green Bay loss to the St. Louis Rams at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin on September 3, 1995. Quarterback Brett Favre of the Green Bay Packers in a 23 to 20 loss to the St. Louis Rams at Lambeau Field on October 8, 2006.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) hands off to running back Edgar Bennett (34)...
Super Bowl XXXI - New England Patriots vs Green Bay Packers - January 26, 1997
New Orleans
01/26/1997
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre receives the 1995 Miller Lite Player of the Year...
Super Bowl XXX - Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Press Conference

01/24/1996
Packers quarterback Brett Favre looks to pass in a 17-13 Green Bay loss to the St. Louis R...
St. Louis Rams vs Green Bay Packers - September 3, 1995

09/03/1995
Quarterback Brett Favre of the Green Bay Packers in a 23 to 20 loss to the St. Louis Rams ...
St. Louis Rams vs Green Bay Packers - October 8, 2006
Green Bay
10/08/2006
Green Bay Packers' Brett Favre, center gets ready to take a snap during his 200th consecutive regular game start against the St. Louis Rams in the first quarter Monday  Nov. 29, 2004 game at Lambeau Filed in Green Bay Wisconsin. NEW YORK - DECEMBER 4:  (L-R):  Steve Mariucci, Green Bay Packers quarterback and 2007 Sportsman of the Year award recipient Brett Favre, Ron Wolf and Peter King arrive at the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Awards on December 4, 2007 at Skylight Studios in New York City. Packer quarterback Brett Favre calling signals at the line of scrimage during the Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers game on  Janaury 1, 2006 at Lambeau Field. Quarterback Brett Favre of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass in a 31 to 28 win over the San Francisco 49ers on 10/15/2000. (PA 3666)
©Mickey Pfleger/NFL Photos
Green Bay Packers' Brett Favre, center gets ready to take a snap during his 200th consecut...
St. Louis Rams vs Green Bay Packers - November 29, 2004
Green Bay
11/29/2004
NEW YORK - DECEMBER 4: (L-R): Steve Mariucci, Green Bay Packers quarterback and 2007 Spo...
Sports Illustrated 2007 Sportsman Of The Year Awards
New York
12/04/2007
Packer quarterback Brett Favre calling signals at the line of scrimage during the Seattle ...
Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers - Janaury 1, 2006
Green Bay
01/01/2006
Quarterback Brett Favre of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass in a 31 to 28 win over the ...
San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers - October 15, 2000
Green Bay
10/15/2000
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre sets to pass  against the San Francisco 49ers  during 1/13/2002 wild card playoff game before 59,825 cheering fans on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field in Green Bay.  The Packers defeated the 49ers 25 - 15.  ©Al Messerschmidt / NFL Photos Green Bay Packer Quarterback Brett Favre scrambles with the ball during a game against the San Diego Chargers, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on September 15, 1996. Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4), in his first career start, hands off during a 17-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 27, 1992, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Porter rushes the Packer quarterback Brett Favre during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin on November 6th, 2005. The Steelers defeated the Packers 20 to 10.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre sets to pass against the San Francisco 49ers d...
San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers - January 13, 2002
Green Bay
01/13/2002
Green Bay Packer Quarterback Brett Favre scrambles with the ball during a game against the...
San Diego Chargers vs Green Bay Packers - September 15, 1996
Green Bay
09/15/1996
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4), in his first career start, hands off during...
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers - September 27, 1992
Green Bay
09/27/1992
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Porter rushes the Packer quarterback Brett Favre durin...
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers - November 6, 2005
Green Bay
11/06/2005
Quarterback Brett Favre of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass in a 6 to 3 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on 09/17/2000. (PA 3666)
©Marty Morrow/NFL Photos Green Bay Packers Quarterback Brett Favre plays at the Charity Golf Shoot-Out, a six hole event that is part of the PGA's Drive To A Billion, before the 2005 US Bank Championship at Brown Deer Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 19, 2005. Brett Favre is mobbed by fans during the Fedex St. Jude Classic Memorial Pro-Am in Memphis, Tennessee on May 25, 2005. A Chicago Bears fan's car with cartoon characters of Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher tackling Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre.The Bears defeated the Oakland Raiders, 24-21, in the first day game at the new Soldier Field on 10/05/2003. © Kirby Lee/NFL Photos
Quarterback Brett Favre of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass in a 6 to 3 win over the Ph...
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers - September 17, 2000
Green Bay
09/17/2000
Green Bay Packers Quarterback Brett Favre plays at the Charity Golf Shoot-Out, a six hole ...
PGA TOUR - 2005 US Bank Championship - Drive To A Billion - Charity Golf Shoot-Out - July 19, 2005
Milwaukee
07/19/2005
Brett Favre is mobbed by fans during the Fedex St. Jude Classic Memorial Pro-Am in Memphis...
PGA TOUR - 2005 FedEx St. Jude Classic - Memorial Pro-Am
Memphis
05/25/2005
A Chicago Bears fan's car with cartoon characters of Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher tackl...
Oakland Raiders vs. Chicago Bears - October 5, 2003
Chicago
10/05/2003
Packers fans show their respect for their quarterabck Brett Favre in a 21 to 35 preseason win for the Green Bay Packers against the Tennessee Titans on September 1, 2006 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre sets to block on a first-quarter reverse   at Lambeau Field against the Seattle Seahawks August 16, 2004. Packers quarterback Brett Favre during a game against the Green Bay Packers on August 11, 2005 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. The Green Bay Packers won the preseason matchup against the San Diego Chargers with a score of 10-3. Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre during a pre-season game against the New England Patriots at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI on Friday, August 26, 2005. The Patriots won the game, 27-3
Packers fans show their respect for their quarterabck Brett Favre in a 21 to 35 preseason ...
NFL Preseason - Tennessee Titans vs Green Bay Packers - September 1, 2006
Green Bay
09/01/2006
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre sets to block on a first-quarter reverse at La...
NFL Preseason - Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers - August 16, 2004
Green Bay
08/16/2004
Packers quarterback Brett Favre during a game against the Green Bay Packers on August 11, ...
NFL Preseason - San Diego Chargers vs Green Bay Packers - August 11, 2005
Green Bay
08/11/2005
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre during a pre-season game against the New England...
NFL Preseason - New England Patriots vs Green Bay Packers - August 26, 2005
Green Bay
08/26/2005
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre runs the ball during the Tennessee Titans vs.Green Bay Packers game at The Coliseum in Nashville, TN on September 3, 2004. Tennessee Titans Antwan Odom #98 sacks Green Bay Packers Brett Favre #4 during a pre-season game at the Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee on September 1, 2005. The Packers beat the Titans 21-17. Packers quarterback Brett Favre in a 38 to 10 preseason win over the Green Bay Packers against the Atlanta Falcons on August 19, 2006 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre applauds a gain   during an August 27, 2004 NFL pre-season game against the Jacksonville Jaguars  in Jacksonville, Florida.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre runs the ball during the Tennessee Titans vs.Gre...
NFL Preseason - Green Bay Packers vs Tennessee Titans - September 3, 2004
Nashville
09/03/2004
Tennessee Titans Antwan Odom #98 sacks Green Bay Packers Brett Favre #4 during a pre-seaso...
NFL Preseason - Green Bay Packers vs Tennessee Titans - September 1, 2005
Nashville
09/01/2005
Packers quarterback Brett Favre in a 38 to 10 preseason win over the Green Bay Packers aga...
NFL Preseason - Green Bay Packers vs San Diego Chargers - August 12, 2006
San Diego
08/12/2006
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre applauds a gain during an August 27, 2004 NFL ...
NFL Preseason - Green Bay Packers vs Jacksonville Jaguars - August 27, 2004
Jacksonville
08/27/2004
Packers quarterback Brett Favre makes a hand signal before the snap of the football in a 48 to 17 preseason loss for the Green Bay Packers against the Cincinnati Bengals on August 28, 2006 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Green Bay Packers' Brett Favre during a pre-season game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Saturday, August 20, 2005. Donald Driver takes a Brett Favre pass for a 13 yard gain in the 1st quarter during the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on August 19, 2006. Quarterback Brett Favre of the Green Bay Packers looks to hand off in a loss against the New York Jets 20-16 on 09/03/2000 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
Packers quarterback Brett Favre makes a hand signal before the snap of the football in a 4...
NFL Preseason - Green Bay Packers vs Cincinnati Bengals - August 28, 2006
Cincinnati
08/28/2006
Green Bay Packers' Brett Favre during a pre-season game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph...
NFL Preseason - Green Bay Packers vs Buffalo Bills - August 20, 2005
Buffalo
08/20/2005
Donald Driver takes a Brett Favre pass for a 13 yard gain in the 1st quarter during the ga...
NFL Preseason - Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers - August 19, 2006
Green Bay
08/19/2006
Quarterback Brett Favre of the Green Bay Packers looks to hand off in a loss against the N...
New York Jets vs. Green Bay Packers - September 3, 2000
Green Bay
09/03/2000
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