Mar
6
A Legacy of Leadership
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Brett Favre, the celebrated quarterback of the Green Bay Packers announced his retirement from professional football on Monday after 17 seasons. The 38-year-old Favre broke a host of NFL records with his on the field accomplishments. He was the NFL’s only three-time MVP, and led the league with 442 touchdown passes, 61,655 yards passing and 160 career victories. He started 253 consecutive regular-season games, more than any other quarterback in history. Favre also threw 288 interceptions — an indication of the wild streak that only made him more human to the fans who adored him. His accomplishments are many but perhaps he will be most remembered as a tenacious, hard-nosed competitor who played with the passion and abandonment of a little boy. Read more
