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Brett Favreauthor:Bob Johnson

Born October 10, 1969, Brett Lorenzo Favre now has 14 years of National FootballLeague experience. This Mississippi native was born in Gulport and grew up in Kiln, which was a very small town with less than 100 residents. This boy who grewup in a small town had nothing but big dreams that he would someday make come t

rue. In his early years, the youngster grew up idolizing a pair of legendary quarterbacks by the name of Archie Manning and Roger Staubach. Having played football at Hancock North Central High School in Kiln, Favre began to get a taste of the game and he loved it. After attending college at the University of Southern Mississippi, he began making his way to the professional league.One of the best known quarterbacks in NFL history, Favre began his rookie seasonin 1991 with the Atlanta Falcons. The following year, in 2002, he accepted a position with the Green Bay Packers where he remains today. Still retaining an active NFL contract after 15 years, Favre leaves little doubt that he is already alegend of the game.Among the many recognitions that Brett Favre has received include being the NFLsonly three-time MVP (Most Valuable Player), which he achieved consecutively in 1

995, 1996 and 1997. Additionally, he is ranked third on the all-time quarterbackwins list, holds the fourth highest winning percentage and possesses a home record. He started 205 consecutive games, which set a quarterback record. One of the most interesting facts about Favres earliest plays is the fact that his first NFL completion was to himself in a September 1992 game against Tampa Bay. The event unfolded as Favre caught a deflection pass that he had just thrown before being tackled for a 7 yard loss.Today, Brett Favre contributes to the NFL and also to the community. In 1996, The Brett Favre Fourward Foundation was established in order to provide aid to disadvantaged and disabled children in Wisconsin and Mississippi. Since its inception, the foundation had donated more than $1.5 million to charities with the helpof an annual golf tournament, celebrity softball game and fundraising dinners.Also in 1996, Favre married longtime love Deanna Tynes and the couple now has tw

o daughters. During his free time, Brett is an avid golfer and is a fan of televised nature programs, crossword puzzles and fishing. In recognition of his greataccomplishments in the NFL, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle proclaimed November 29, 2004 as Brett Favre Day.ZZZZZZ