Brett Favre

Date of Birth: October 10, 1969

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Brett Lorenzo Favre is a former professional American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. Born on October 10, 1969, in Gulfport, Mississippi, Favre grew up in a small town called Kiln. He played college football at Southern Mississippi and was selected in the second round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. After a year, he was traded to the Green Bay Packers, where he spent the majority of his career. Favre is best known for his tenure with the Packers, where he led the team to victory in Super Bowl XXXI and earned three consecutive NFL MVP awards (1995-1997). He also played for the New York Jets and the Minnesota Vikings before retiring in 2010. Favre was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.

5 Interesting Facts about Brett Favre

1. Brett Favre holds the record for the most consecutive starts by a quarterback in NFL history, with 297 regular-season games.

2. He is the only NFL player to win three consecutive MVP awards.

3. Favre retired as the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns, and quarterback wins, though these records have since been surpassed.

4. He is known for his durability and toughness, famously playing a game the day after his father passed away, throwing four touchdowns in the first half.

5. Favre’s number 4 jersey has been retired by the Green Bay Packers.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Brett Favre

1. “I may be a little old-fashioned, but I believe there’s something to be said for hard work and dedication.”

2. “Life deals you a lot of lessons, some people learn from it, some people don’t.”

3. “You can lose a game, but you can’t lose your pride.”

4. “I’ve always been a firm believer that you have to play the hand you’re dealt.”

5. “I’m very proud of what I accomplished. I’m proud of the fact that I played 20 years and was able to play at a high level for a long time.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At his peak, Brett Favre’s net worth was estimated to be around $100 million.

Children

Brett Favre has two daughters with his wife, Deanna Favre: Brittany Nicole Favre, born in 1989, and Breleigh Ann Favre, born in 1999. Brittany is an attorney, and Breleigh followed in her father’s athletic footsteps, playing volleyball at the University of Southern Mississippi.