Brett Favre Foundation

Born October 10, 1969, Brett Lorenzo Favre now has 14 years of experience in the National Football League. This Mississippi native was born and raised in Gulport in the oven, which was a very small town of less than 100 inhabitants. The boy who grew up in a small town had nothing but big dreams that could one day come true. In its early years, the young man grew up idolizing a pair of quarters under the legendary name of Archie Manning and Roger Staubach. After playing football at Hancock North Central High School in the oven, Favre has started to get a taste of the game and he loved it. After college at the University of Southern Mississippi, he began making his way to the professional league.

One shifts the most famous in the history of the NFL, Favre began his rookie season in 1991 with the Atlanta Falcons. The following year, in 2002, he accepted a position with the Packers in Green Bay, where it remains today. By keeping an active NFL contract after 15 years, Favre leaves little doubt that he is already a legend in the game.

Among the many awards received include Brett Favre to the NFL three times MVP (Most Valuable Player), where he achieved consecutively in 1995, 1996 and 1997. In addition, he ranks third on the fourth of all-time wins list, has the highest percentage fourth victory and has a house. He started 205 consecutive games, which set a record quarter. One of the most interesting first pieces Favre is the fact that his first NFL completion was to himself in September 1992 game against Tampa Bay. The event was held as Favre took a detour passage he had just thrown before being tackled for a loss of 7 yards.

Today, Brett Favre to the NFL and contributes to the community. In 1996, Brett Favre Fourward Foundation was created to provide assistance to disadvantaged and disabled children in Wisconsin and Mississippi. Since its inception, the Foundation has contributed more than $ 1.5 million to charities with an annual golf tournament, celebrity matches and fundraising dinners.

Also in 1996, married long time love Deanna Tynes Favre and the couple has two daughters. In his spare time, Brett is an avid golfer and is a fan of nature television programs, crossword puzzles and fishing. In recognition of his great achievements in the NFL, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle declared November 29, 2004 as "Day of Brett Favre."