Brett Favre is a former football quarterback who came into fame for representing teams like the Green Bay Packers, New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League. With a career spanning over two decades, Favre is regarded as one of, if not the biggest names in the sport. Favre has one hell of a career with the Green Bay Packers. Having played with the team from 1992 to 2009, many consider him a legendary athlete.
Brett began playing football and baseball when he was at school. He could play quarterback, lineman, and it was evident that he was heading towards greatness. He later became a dynamic player possessing exceptional skills and an ability to lead the team. Favre is also the only quarterback to have won three consecutive NFL most valuable player awards. Let us now get to know a bit more about this sporting legend.
Brett Favre: Early Life and Education
Brett Lorenzo Favre was born on the 10th of October, 1969, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born to parents Irvin and Bonita as the second of four boys. Brett’s father was a football coach and this became a very influential factor that made him pursue a career in a similar field. He then with the motivation of his father, began playing baseball and football from a very young age.
Looking at his academics, Favre went on to join Hancock North Central High School. Upon graduation, he received a scholarship from the University of Southern Mississippi. Whilst at the university, he played 10 games during his freshman year and won 6. Tragedy struck not so long after when he got in a serious car accident. This even had the potential to cut short Brett’s career. But thankfully, Favre made a swift recovery and came back to the fame. He even graduated with a teaching degree with an emphasis in special education.
Brett Favre: Career
1991 was a big year for the young sportsman. 1991 NFL draft saw him taken in by the Atlanta Falcons. However, he was later offered the first-round pick for the backup quarterback by the Green Bay Packers and the team took the deal. It was with the Packers that he had an amazing run. His 16 seasons with the franchise was comprised of 2 Super Bowls, where he managed to win one. Whilst doing so, he was also able to be the first NFL player to win three straight MVP awards.
Speaking of amazing records, Favre also managed to start every game for the Packers from the 20th of September 1992 to 20th of January 2008. After an amazing ride with the Green Bay Packers, it was time to move on for Brett. He was then traded by the team to New York Jets. Not so long after joining the Jets, he was released from his contract which allowed him to move to Minnesota Vikings. It was again a short spell for him at his new team. Favre joined the team in 2010 but retired from the game in January 2011. His next role came as an assistant football coach at Oak Grove High School in Hattiesburg, Mississipi. He has been using this amazing platform to share his experiences and develop a new generation of amazing players.
Brett Favre: Personal Life
Looking at his personal life, Brett is happily married to Deanna Tynes Favre. They went to the same grad school and it was then that they began dating. Upon graduation, Deanna went to join a community college in Poplarville on a basketball scholarship. However, she later transferred to the University of Southern Mississippi and graduated from the institution with a degree in Excercise Science. The two later got married on the 14th of July, 1996 at St. The couple has two wonderful daughters- Brittany (6th of February, 1989) and Breleigh (13th of July, 1999).
Brett has also had his share of issues with addiction to Vicodin. This addiction was also creating a trouble for his relationship with the family. Nevertheless, his wife stood by his side and he has been able to recover from the addiction. Brett next went on to establish Brett Favre Fourward Foundation in 1996. With the foundation, he has donated over $2 million to charitable causes in his home state. Favre also then went out of his way to help youths suffering from serious illness. This won him the Chris Greicius Celebrity Award from the “Make a Wish Foundation.”
Brett Favre: Net Worth and Social Media
Brett has been one of the most decorated players in the game. He has won it all and is now enjoying a life full of luxury with his wife and kids. In 2016, Favre got inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His contribution to the game is a big one and for that he even today remains one of the highest paid athletes of all times. As of 2018, Brett has a net worth of a staggering $100 million.
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Favre has also marked his presence on social media and is extremely popular among his many fans. He has 222k followers on Instagram and 308k followers on Twitter.
