| Born October 10, 1969, Brett Favre now has 14 | | | | quarterback wins list, holds the fourth highest |
| years of National Football League experience. This | | | | winning percentage and possesses a home record. |
| Mississippi native was born in Gulport and grew up | | | | He started 205 consecutive games, which set a |
| in Kiln, which was a very small town with less | | | | quarterback record. One of the most interesting |
| than 100 residents. This boy who grew up in a | | | | facts about Favre's earliest plays is the fact that |
| small town had nothing but big dreams that he | | | | his first NFL completion was to himself in a |
| would someday make come true. In his early | | | | September 1992 game against Tampa Bay. The |
| years, the youngster grew up idolizing a pair of | | | | event unfolded as Favre caught a deflection pass |
| legendary quarterbacks by the name of Archie | | | | that he had just thrown before being tackled for |
| Manning and Roger Staubach. Having played | | | | a 7 yard loss. |
| football at Hancock North Central High School in | | | | Today, Brett Favre contributes to the NFL and |
| Kiln, Favre began to get a taste of the game and | | | | also to the community. In 1996, The Brett Favre |
| he loved it. After attending college at the | | | | Fourward Foundation was established in order to |
| University of Southern Mississippi, he began | | | | provide aid to disadvantaged and disabled children |
| making his way to the professional league. | | | | in Wisconsin and Mississippi. Since it's inception, the |
| One of the best known quarterbacks in NFL | | | | foundation had donated more than $1.5 million to |
| history, Favre began his rookie season in 1991 | | | | charities with the help of an annual golf |
| with the Atlanta Falcons. The following year, in | | | | tournament, celebrity softball game and |
| 2002, he accepted a position with the Green Bay | | | | fundraising dinners. |
| Packers where he remains today. Still retaining an | | | | Also in 1996, Favre married longtime love Deanna |
| active NFL contract after 15 years, Favre leaves | | | | Tynes and the couple now has two daughters. |
| little doubt that he is already a legend of the | | | | During his free time, Brett is an avid golfer and is |
| game. | | | | a fan of televised nature programs, crossword |
| Among the many recognitions that Brett Favre | | | | puzzles and fishing. In recognition of his great |
| has received include being the NFL's only | | | | accomplishments in the NFL, Wisconsin Governor |
| three-time MVP (Most Valuable Player), which he | | | | Jim Doyle proclaimed November 29, 2004 as |
| achieved consecutively in 1995, 1996 and 1997. | | | | Brett Favre Day. |
| Additionally, he is ranked third on the all-time | | | | |