Brett Favre
A second-round pick by Atlanta in 1991, Favre was traded to Green Bay and seized the starting job early in 1992, revitalizing a struggling franchise. He became a superstar during a remarkable run from 1995, winning three straight MVP awards and leading the Packers to a Super Bowl XXXI title. That stretch made him the face of the NFL.
Gunslinger from Mississippi
Brett Favre arrived in Green Bay in 1992 via trade and immediately energized a dormant franchise. His fearless, improvisational style and rocket arm made him one of the most exciting quarterbacks the league had ever seen.
MVP Dynasty
From 1995 to 1997 Favre won three consecutive NFL MVP awards, the only player ever to do so. He capped the run by leading the Packers to victory in Super Bowl XXXI, ending a decades-long championship drought.
The Iron Man
Favre's durability became legendary: he started 297 straight regular-season games over 16 years. He retired holding the records for career touchdown passes and passing yards, earning first-ballot Hall of Fame honors in 2016.
Career Timeline
- 1991Drafted in second round by Atlanta Falcons
- 1992Traded to Packers; became the starter
- 1995Won first of three straight NFL MVP awards
- 1996Won Super Bowl XXXI over the Patriots
- 1997Lost Super Bowl XXXII; won third MVP
- 2007Led Packers to NFC Championship Game
- 2008Played one season with the New York Jets
- 2009Joined Minnesota Vikings, reached NFC title game
- 2010Consecutive-starts streak ended; final season
- 2016Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame
Biggest Hits
- Favre threw at least one touchdown pass in a then-record number of consecutive games and reached 3,000 yards for 18 straight seasons.
- He started 297 consecutive regular-season games, an NFL record for any position.
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