After 17 seasons in the NFL, Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre has retired. The wear and tear mentally, rather than physically, proved to be the final straw. Peter King reported that the phrase "I'm tired" was uttered four times in a voicemail to him.
Favre was one of the most entertaining players we have ever seen. It was always fun to travel to Wisconsin to visit family (especially during football season) and be completely and utterly enveloped in all things Favre. The heroics of his game-winning touchdowns were often offset by gut-wrenching interceptions, leaving you wondering what type of excitement he would inject into a game. But either way, he left an indelible imprint upon the contest.
His boyish attitude and 100% fun on the field will most definitely be missed.
Pro-Football-Reference.com lists his stats and records. He retires as the all-time leader in:- Attempts - 8,758
- Completions - 5,377
- Yards - 61,655
- Touchdowns - 442
- Interceptions - 288
- Consecutive Games Started - 253
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Brett Lorenzo Favre
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