FriOct 10

Brett Favre

Brett Favre, born on October 10, 1969, is a former quarterback for the Green Bay Packers and the New York Jets. He is one of the most successful quarterbacks in N.F.L. history, having been to three Super Bowls and winning one. He also holds the record for most consecutive starts by an N.F.L. quarterback. However, his personal life has often been tumultuous, with several highly publicized affairs. Despite these controversies, Favre is generally considered to be a good guy and a great player.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Brett Lorenzo Favre

Nickname:

The Gunslinger

Birth date:

October 10, 1969

Age:

55

Zodiac Sign:

Libra

Height:

6' 2"

Relationship Status:

Married

Net Worth:

$100 million

Brett's Social Media:

Background

Brett Favre is a retired American football quarterback who played in the National Football League, or the N.F.L., for 20 seasons. Favre was born in Gulfport, Mississippi, and was raised in the small town of Kiln. After high school, Favre was awarded a scholarship at Southern Mississippi, where he played until his departure in the 1991 N.F.L. Draft with the Atlanta Falcons.

In 1992, Favre was traded to the Green Bay Packers, where he played 16 seasons, whereby he led the team to 11 playoff runs, seven division titles, four N.F.C. Championship Games, two successive Super Bowl appearances, and one championship title in Super Bowl XXXI, their first in nearly three decades. In 2008, after announcing that he would retire, Favre instead joined the New York Jets, where he played for a year, and joined the Minnesota Vikings in 2009. The year 2010 was Favre’s final season.

In his personal life, Favre has a wife, Deanna Tynes, and two daughters, Brittany and Breleigh. In 2012, Favre became a high school coach at Oak Grove High School, and in 2013, he joined the Board of Directors of “Sqor.” “Sqor” is a sports social media platform, and Favre’s role was to be a product ambassador and advisor on business interests with teams, leagues, and sports conferences. In 2016, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It is no wonder why Favre has won three N.F.L. ‘Most Valuable Player’ awards, and he was an exceptional player! However, this talented footballer is not looking to return to the game anytime soon, stating “absolutely not,” when asked in 2017.

Career timeline

1992
Favre Joins the Green Bay Packers

Favre is traded from the Atlanta Falcons to the Green Bay Packers, where he plays for 16 seasons.

2010
Favre Retires

After playing for the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings, Favre retires.

2012
A Career Change

Favre joins the Board of Directors of "Sqor” as a product ambassador and business advisor.

2016
The Football Hall of Fame

He is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Why We Love Brett Favre

  1. He is charitable

    Favre and his wife started the foundation, Favre4Hope. The purpose of this foundation is to donate to charities and provide support for children in need and breast cancer patients.

  2. He supports ill youth

    Favre has been known to work with youths that are ill as a person and through his foundation. He has also been awarded the ‘Chris Greicius Celebrity Award’ by the Make a Wish Foundation.

  3. He’s a skilled sportsman

    There’s no denying that Favre excelled in football. We admire his determination and skill.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. His nickname in football

    Favre is called “The Gunslinger” due to his impressive play and throwing style.

  2. He holds three firsts in the N.F.L.

    Currently, Favre holds three firsts in N.F.L. history: most career interceptions thrown, most consecutive starts by a player, and most consecutive starts by a quarterback.

  3. He has a teaching degree

    Favre has a teaching degree with an emphasis in special education from the University of Southern Mississippi.

  4. He holds the fumble record

    Favre holds the record for most fumbles in the N.F.L. with 166 fumbles.

  5. He released a book

    Favre and his mother released a book called “Favre,” which is about their life, Favre’s career and the game he played after his father's death.

Brett Favre FAQs

How many times did Brett Favre retire?

He has retired three separate times and made it final in 2010.

How many Super Bowls did Brett Favre go to?

He has played in two consecutive Super Bowls.

Does Brett Favre have a son?

No, but he does have two daughters.

Brett Favre’s birthday dates

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