query: What team drafted Brett Favre?

title: Brett Favre

text: Brett Favre Brett Lorenzo Favre (; born October 10, 1969) is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons in 1991, Packers from 1992 to 2007, New York Jets in 2008, and Minnesota Vikings from 2009 to 2010. Favre was the first NFL quarterback to pass for 500 touchdowns, throw for 70,000 yards, complete 6,000 passes, and attempt 10,000 passes. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, Favre played

title: Brett Favre

text: by Austin Davis by the end of the 2011 season. Favre had 15 games over his career where he compiled more than 200 passing yards, making him fourth in school history on the all–time list in that category. Of those 15 games, five were 300-yard games, the most compiled by any of the school's quarterbacks. Additionally, he was the seasonal leader in total passing and total offense in all four of his seasons at Southern Miss. "Source": Favre earned a teaching degree with an emphasis in special education from the University of Southern Mississippi. Favre was drafted by the Atlanta

title: Brett Favre

text: completed none of them. Favre took one other snap, which resulted in a sack for an eleven-yard loss. Green Bay Packers general manager Ron Wolf traded a first-round pick (19th overall, which would be used for running back Tony Smith) for Favre after the 1991 season. Wolf, while an assistant to the general manager of the New York Jets, had intended to take Favre in the 1991 NFL Draft, but Favre was taken by the Falcons on the previous pick. According to the "Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel" and other sources, during the physical after the trade, Favre was diagnosed with avascular necrosis

title: Brett Favre

text: Falcons in the second round with the 33rd overall pick in the 1991 NFL Draft. On July 19, 1991, Favre agreed to a three-year, US$1.4 million contract with a reported signing bonus of $350,000. Atlanta head coach Jerry Glanville did not approve of the drafting of Favre, saying it would take a plane crash for him to put Favre into the game. Favre's first pass in an NFL regular season game resulted in an interception returned for a touchdown in a game against the Washington Redskins. He only attempted four passes in his career at Atlanta, was intercepted twice, and

title: Brett Favre

text: college football for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles for four years, setting many school records. He was selected in the second round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the Falcons, with whom he spent one season as a backup before being traded to Green Bay for the Packers' first-round pick in the 1992 NFL Draft. Favre became the Packers' starting quarterback in the fourth game of the 1992 NFL season and started every game through the 2007 season. He played for the Packers for 16 years before being traded to the Jets for the 2008 season and spending his final

title: Brett Favre

text: Central baseball team as an eighth-grader and earned five varsity letters. He played quarterback, lineman, strong safety, placekicker, and punter in a primarily option, run-oriented offense coached by his father, Irvin Favre, who was the head coach of the Hawks football team. Irvin Favre said he knew his son had a great arm but also knew that the school was blessed with good running backs. As a result, in the three years Brett was on the team, his father ran the wishbone, a run-oriented offense. Favre rarely threw more than five passes in a game. Southern Mississippi assistant coach Mark

title: Brett Favre

text: His condition was serious enough that he suffered a potentially deadly seizure. In 2010, the NFL investigated Favre for allegedly sexting and leaving inappropriate voice messages for Jets "Gameday host" Jenn Sterger during the 2008 season. According to the NFL, forensic analysis failed to prove Favre sent the objectionable photographs to Sterger. Favre was found not to be in violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy, but was fined $50,000 for failing to cooperate with the investigation. Brett Favre Brett Lorenzo Favre (; born October 10, 1969) is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career

title: Brett Favre

text: French) and Irvin Ernest Favre, and raised in the small town of Kiln. Both of his parents were schoolteachers in the Hancock County School District. He is of part French ancestry. One of his ancestors is Simon Favre, a Creole, was an influential figure in Spanish West Florida in the late 18th and early 19th centuries; Brett descends from Simon's Choctaw Native American mistress, Pistikiokonay, and thus his grandfather was affiliated with the Choctaw. Brett was the second of four children and attended Hancock North Central High School, where he played baseball and football. Favre started for the Hancock North

title: Brett Favre

text: Foundation. He is also known to respond to requests made to his foundation regarding youth with serious illnesses such as cancer. In 1999, Favre worked with NASCAR driver Dale Jarrett to operate "Jarrett/Favre Motorsports" in the Busch Series, which lasted two seasons. The Favre family owns and operates the "Brett Favre's Steakhouse", located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. In 2013, Favre joined the Board of Directors of Sqor, a sport social media platform. Favre's role includes product ambassador, sports insights, and advising Sqor on business interests with teams, leagues and sports conferences. Favre made a cameo appearance in the 1998 romantic

title: Brett Favre

text: Class 6A Mississippi high school state championship. In May 2014, it was announced that Favre would continue to help out at Oak Grove, but would no longer be offensive coordinator. Favre established the Brett Favre Fourward Foundation in 1996. In conjunction with his annual golf tournament, celebrity softball game and fundraising dinners, the foundation has donated more than $2 million to charities in his home state of Mississippi as well as to those in his adopted state of Wisconsin. Favre is involved with youth that are ill. Favre was awarded the "Chris Greicius Celebrity Award" from the Make a Wish

title: Brett Favre

text: because of the collapse of the Metrodome roof. Favre's professional statistics: Favre married Deanna Tynes on July 14, 1996. Together, they have two daughters, Brittany (born 1989) and Breleigh (born 1999). While Favre was still playing, Brittany gave birth to his first grandchild. The NFL stated that at the time it did not know of any other active players with grandchildren. Favre's mother, Bonita, helps manage his holdings in agriculture and real estate, handle his endorsements and appearances, and oversee his charity work. Brett and Bonita Favre released a book in 2004 titled "Favre" () which discusses their personal family

title: Brett Favre

text: In the ambulance, his mother was sitting with him. "All I kept asking [her] was 'Will I be able to play football again?'" Favre recalled later. Doctors would later remove 30 inches (76 cm) of Favre's small intestine. Six weeks after this incident, on September 8, Favre led Southern Miss to a comeback victory over Alabama. Alabama coach Gene Stallings said, "You can call it a miracle or a legend or whatever you want to. I just know that on that day, Brett Favre was larger than life." Favre formerly held several Southern Miss football records until most were surpassed

title: Brett Favre

text: during the conference, "I know I can play, but I don't think I want to. And that's really what it comes down to." On July 2, 2008, it was reported that Favre was in contact with the Packers about a possible return to the team. On July 11, 2008, Favre sent a letter to the Packers asking for his unconditional release to allow him to play for another NFL team. Packers general manager Ted Thompson announced he would not grant Favre an unconditional release and reaffirmed the organization's commitment to Aaron Rodgers as its new quarterback. Complicating matters was Favre's

title: Brett Favre

text: created The Deanna Favre Hope Foundation which supports breast cancer education and women's breast imaging and diagnosis services for all women, including those who are medically underserved. In late August 2005, Favre's family suffered another setback: Hurricane Katrina blew through Mississippi, destroying his family's home there; however, none of his family members were injured. Brett and Deanna's property in Hattiesburg, Mississippi was also extensively damaged by the storm. Favre elected to continue to play in the 2005 season. For the 2005 season, the Packers, despite throwing for over 3,000 yards for a record 14th consecutive time, Favre had a below

title: Brett Favre

text: Bowl XXXII. He and the Packers won Super Bowl XXXI over the New England Patriots. Favre holds many NFL records, including most career pass attempts, most career interceptions thrown, most consecutive starts by a player, most times sacked, and most fumbles. At the time of his retirement, he was the NFL's all-time leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns and quarterback wins; all three records have since been broken by Peyton Manning and Tom Brady respectively. Favre was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016. Brett Favre was born in Gulfport, Mississippi, the son of Bonita Ann (née

title: Brett Favre

text: successful if he led his team to another Super Bowl victory. He added the chances for a Super Bowl win were small, and that he was not up for the challenge. At his press conference, Favre openly wept about leaving the NFL. He stated that his decision, regardless of what was being said in the media, had nothing to do with what the Packers did or didn't do. Seeming to contradict statements made by his agent, Bus Cook, Favre said that his decision to retire was based on the fact that he did not want to play anymore. He said

title: Brett Favre

text: an oft-discussed topic, with many in the media speculating that if the Packers made the Super Bowl, Favre would indeed retire and hand the reins to the unproven but talented Aaron Rodgers, who was drafted two years earlier as Favre's heir-apparent. Ultimately, the Packers fell in the NFC Championship to the New York Giants (who in turn upset the heavily favored and previously undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII). On March 4, 2008, Favre formally announced his retirement. Although Favre stated that he had been willing to play another year, he felt that another season would only be

title: Jarrett/Favre Motorsports

text: Jarrett/Favre Motorsports Jarrett/Favre Motorsports was an American stock car racing team owned by NASCAR driver Dale Jarrett and National Football League quarterback Brett Favre. The team raced in the Busch Series from 1999 to 2000. Brett Favre signed on as part-owner of the team in early 1999 to couple with Dale Jarrett. The team debuted with Kenny Irwin Jr. at Texas Motor Speedway in March 1999. Irwin posted a fifth in that first race, which was coincidentally the team's best finish in competition. Irwin made four more starts, posting another fifth at Dover International Speedway. Team owner Jarrett made one

title: Jarrett/Favre Motorsports

text: best finish of 22nd at Bristol Motor Speedway, even as Verizon Wireless came on board as an associate sponsor. In September of 2000, Rayovac announced that they would not renew their sponsorship into 2001. Plagued by poor performance, Jarrett/Favre Motorsports did not return for the 2001 season. Jarrett/Favre Motorsports Jarrett/Favre Motorsports was an American stock car racing team owned by NASCAR driver Dale Jarrett and National Football League quarterback Brett Favre. The team raced in the Busch Series from 1999 to 2000. Brett Favre signed on as part-owner of the team in early 1999 to couple with Dale Jarrett. The

title: Brett Favre

text: by the Green Bay Packers into the team Hall of Fame in July 2015. On February 6, 2016, Favre was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2016. In addition, he has been honored by several organizations including "Men's Health Magazine", "Sports Illustrated", Make a Wish Foundation, and United States Sports Academy. Favre owns several NFL records including: Favre owns a number of team records, including having printed his name into almost every passing category in the annals of Green Bay Packers history. Favre is the holder of several firsts in NFL

title: Brett Favre

text: average season with only 20 touchdown passes and a league-leading 29 interceptions. The loss of guards Marco Rivera and Mike Wahle to free agency along with key injuries to Javon Walker, Ahman Green, Bubba Franks, among others, hampered Favre and the team. His passer rating was 70.9, 31st in the NFL and the worst single season rating of his career. After the disappointing season, many speculated that Favre would retire. However, on April 26, 2006, Favre announced that he would remain with the team for the 2006 season. Despite earlier comments that the 2006 season would be his last, Favre

title: Brett Favre

text: season start streak at 297. Favre started a total of 321 games including post-season appearances. On December 20, 2010 while playing the Chicago Bears outside at TCF Bank Stadium due to the collapse of the roof of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Favre sustained a concussion after being sacked by Bears defensive end Corey Wootton. As a rattled Favre was helped to his feet by Vikings' athletic trainer Eric Sugarman, he asked, "Suge, what are the Bears doing here?". This would be his final appearance in an NFL game. On January 2, 2011, Favre was unable to play against the

title: Brett Favre

text: champion New Orleans Saints. Despite the loss, Favre set playoff records for pass completions and passing yards previously held by Joe Montana. On August 3, 2010, NBC Sports reported the confirmation of Favre returning to the Vikings but saying that the 2010 season would be his final season. An announcement was given on August 17, 2010 confirming his return to the team. That season, Favre achieved two milestones. He threw for his 500th touchdown and 70,000th yard against the New York Jets. On November 7, 2010, in a game against the Arizona Cardinals, Favre threw for a career-high 446 yards

title: Brett Favre

text: Draft and the start of the free agent signing period. Favre disputed the notion that he does not want to play for Green Bay and said that while he understands the organization has decided to move on, they should now allow him to do the same. He made clear that he would not return to the Packers as a backup and reiterated his desire to be released rather than traded, which would allow him the freedom to play for a competitive team. Favre also accused the Packers of being dishonest, wishing the team would have been straightforward with him and

title: Brett Favre

text: breaking 117th consecutive start as a quarterback, and a section of their website devoted to what the Hall of Fame calls an "Iron man". In 2009, Favre surpassed defensive end Jim Marshall for starts at any position with his record-breaking 271st start as a quarterback as the Vikings played the Lions. His streak ended at 297, with the last start in the streak coming on December 5, 2010 against the Buffalo Bills. Favre was unable to start the Vikings' December 13 game against the New York Giants due to a shoulder injury, despite the game being delayed for a day

title: Deanna Favre

text: Deanna Favre Deanna Tynes Favre (born December 28, 1968 in Kiln, Mississippi) is the wife of former NFL quarterback Brett Favre. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004, and later became an advocate in the fight against the disease. She founded the Deanna Favre Hope Foundation to raise money and awareness for women around the country. Deanna was adopted by Kerry Tynes when he married Deanna's mother, Ann. Deanna has a sister, Christie, and a brother, Casey. She met Brett Favre while growing up in Kiln; they had attended school together since early childhood, and began dating in high

title: Brett Favre

text: unique contract giving him the leverage to void any potential trade by not reporting to the camp of the team he might be traded to if the Packers elect to go that route. Favre spoke publicly for the first time about his potential comeback in a July 14, 2008, interview with Greta Van Susteren on the Fox News Channel's "On the Record with Greta Van Susteren". In the interview, Favre said he was "guilty of retiring early", that he was "never fully committed" to retirement, and that he was pressured by the Packers to make a decision before the NFL

title: Brett Favre

text: he recorded a rating of 107.2 during the 2009 season. Favre also tied an NFL record by passing for at least two touchdowns in twelve consecutive games, a feat he accomplished over the 1994–1995 seasons. The Packers advanced to the NFC Championship Game after upsetting the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Game. The Packers lost the NFC Championship game to the Dallas Cowboys, marking the third year in a row the Packers season was ended by the Cowboys in the playoffs. Favre helped the Packers advance farther in the playoffs than any other Packer team since 1967, which

title: Brett Favre

text: upsets in NFL history. Favre completed 25-of-42 passes for 256 yards and three touchdowns, with one interception and one fumble in the losing effort. Super Bowl XXXII was Favre's last appearance in a Super Bowl in his career. The Packers lost to the San Francisco 49ers in a Wild Card Round playoff game in 1998. Favre had rallied the team with a touchdown pass to wide receiver Antonio Freeman with 1:56 remaining in the game to put the Packers up 27–23. However, Steve Young responded with a touchdown of his own to wide receiver Terrell Owens with three seconds remaining

title: Brett Favre

text: quarterback Chad Pennington after he was released from the Jets to make room for Favre. In those five games, Favre threw eight interceptions and only two touchdown passes, bringing his season total to twenty-two of each. Favre had complained of shoulder pain and had an MRI performed on December 29, 2008, which revealed a torn biceps tendon in his right shoulder. After the 2008 season had ended, in mid January 2009, Favre told Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum, "it may be time to look in a different direction" regarding the quarterback position. On February 11, 2009, Favre informed the Jets

title: Brett Favre

text: there had been no violation of tampering rules. Favre formally filed for reinstatement with the NFL on July 29, 2008, and his petition was granted by Commissioner Goodell, effective August 4, 2008. Favre then flew to Green Bay to report to Packers training camp. After a lengthy meeting with head coach Mike McCarthy and general manager Ted Thompson, however, both sides agreed it was time for Favre and the organization to part ways. McCarthy sensed Favre was not in "the right mind-set" to resume playing for the Packers, while Favre felt that his relationship with Packer management had deteriorated to

title: Brett Favre

text: his first season as a Packer with 3,227 yards and a quarterback rating of 85.3, helping him to his first Pro Bowl. The following season, Favre helped the Packers to their first playoff berth since 1982 and was named to his second Pro Bowl. Favre had his first career 400 yard passing game and led the NFC in pass attempts, pass completions, and pass interceptions. Favre also had four game winning drives giving him seven for his career up to that point. After the season, Favre became a free agent. General manager Ron Wolf negotiated Favre into a five-year, $19

title: Brett Favre

text: "Monday Night Football" performance. A notable game in the 2004 season in which Favre and the Packers finished 10–6 was against the New York Giants. During the game, Favre suffered a concussion. He did not receive medical clearance to re-enter the game. Despite the concussion, Favre threw a 28-yard touchdown to Javon Walker on a fourth down play. Afterwards it was reported that Favre did not remember throwing the touchdown pass. Favre also had two significant touchdown streaks of note during the season. He had completed at least one touchdown pass in 36 consecutive games over the 2002–2004 seasons which

title: Brett Favre

text: received. Southern Miss wanted him to play defensive back, but Favre wanted to play quarterback instead. Favre began his freshman year as the seventh-string quarterback and took over the starting position in the second half of the third game of the year against Tulane on September 19, 1987. Favre, despite suffering a hangover from the night before and vomiting during warm-ups, led the Golden Eagles to a come-from-behind victory with two touchdown passes. Favre started ten games during his freshman year and won six of them. In his junior season, Favre led the Golden Eagles to an upset of #6

title: Deanna Favre

text: Hope Foundation, which supports breast cancer education, women's breast imaging and diagnosis services for all women, including those who are medically underserved. The organization focuses on the needs of underinsured and uninsured women. The foundation has raised around $500,000 as of October 2007. Before starting her own foundation, she ran the Brett Favre Fourward Foundation, which has raised more than $3 million for disadvantaged or disabled children in Wisconsin and Mississippi. Deanna Favre Deanna Tynes Favre (born December 28, 1968 in Kiln, Mississippi) is the wife of former NFL quarterback Brett Favre. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004,

title: Brett Favre

text: and Green Bay Packers family, including the "Monday Night Football" game that followed the death of Brett's father Irvin Favre. Favre's nephew, Dylan, played quarterback for the Cedar Rapids Titans of the Indoor Football League in 2016 after playing in college at Mississippi State, Pearl River Community College and the University of Tennessee-Martin. In 2012, Favre became the offensive coordinator for Oak Grove High School. Favre won his first game as part of the Oak Grove coaching staff by a score of 64–6. In December 2013, with Favre still serving as the offensive coordinator, Oak Grove High School won the

title: Brett Favre

text: his career. He was previously asked in a 2009 interview with NBC how many times he had played with a concussion that with the new standards would have resulted in him sitting out. 'A lot', he replied. Favre was the analyst for his alma mater, Southern Miss, when they played the Rice Owls on October 1, 2011. He later joined the NFL Network for pregame coverage of Super Bowl XLVII. It has also been reported that Favre has turned down repeated offers from the NFL Network to become an on-air analyst. Favre has received several awards including: Favre was inducted

title: Brett Favre

text: that he was retiring after 18 seasons. He remained part of the Jets organization until April 28, 2009, when the Jets released Favre from his contract, thus allowing him to sign anywhere he wanted. By May 2009, he was officially cut from the Jets Reserve/Retired list. In September 2009, Favre again made Jets news, as the NFL learned that the Jets were aware that Favre injured his arm in the eleventh game of the 2008 season, and fined the Jets $125,000 for not reporting the injury in any of the Jets' five final games. After an offseason of speculation, Favre

title: Brett Favre

text: left the Packers, reaching 297 games in the regular season. This remains the all-time record for consecutive starts in the NFL. In the second game of the 1992 season, the Packers played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers were leading 17–0 at halftime when head coach Mike Holmgren benched starting quarterback Don Majkowski and Favre played the second half. On his first regular season play as a Packer, Favre threw a pass that was deflected by Buccaneers player Ray Seals and caught by Favre. Favre was tackled and the completion went for −7 yards. The Packers lost the game 31–3,

title: Brett Favre

text: McHale, who was scouting new football recruits for the school, watched Favre play during a Hancock North Central football game after receiving recommendation from many nearby coaches. McHale, observing Favre mostly hand the ball off in running plays in the two games he watched, was set on leaving when he suddenly saw Favre threw the ball in such a captivating way that he later described it by saying the ball, "had smoke and flames coming off it." After high school, Southern Mississippi offered Favre a football scholarship at the urging of assistant coach McHale, which was the only one he

title: Brett Favre

text: a number of career NFL passing records. On September 16, 2007, Favre and the Packers defeated the New York Giants to give Favre his record setting 149th win, passing John Elway. On September 30, Favre threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Greg Jennings in a game against the Vikings. This was his 421st NFL touchdown pass, and set a new all-time record, surpassing Dan Marino's 420. On November 4, 2007, after the Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 33–22, Favre became only the third quarterback to have defeated all thirty-one other current NFL teams. He joined Peyton Manning

title: Brett Favre

text: San Francisco 49ers (35–14) and Carolina Panthers (30–13) at Lambeau Field in the playoffs. The Packers advanced to Super Bowl XXXI at the Louisiana Superdome, a short drive from Favre's hometown. In Super Bowl XXXI, Favre completed 14-of-27 passes for 246 yards and two touchdown passes. On the second play of the game, Favre called an audible and threw a 54-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Andre Rison. In addition, Favre completed an 81-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Antonio Freeman in the second quarter (then a Super Bowl record for longest touchdown catch). Favre rushed for 12 yards and

title: Brett Favre

text: line. Favre then completed a 42-yard pass to wide receiver Sterling Sharpe. Three plays later, Favre threw the game–winning touchdown pass to wide receiver Kitrick Taylor with 13 seconds remaining. The next week's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers began the longest consecutive starts streak for a quarterback in NFL history. The game ended in a 17–3 victory and his passer rating was 144.6. During the season, Favre helped put together a six-game winning streak for the Packers, the longest winning streak for the club since 1965. They ended 9–7 that season, missing the playoffs on their last game. Favre finished

title: Brett Favre

text: the point that a return to the team would be untenable. The Packers had announced plans to retire Favre's #4 jersey in the 2008 season opener. Those plans were dropped when he announced plans to return to the NFL. In March 2009, the Packers indicated that the team still intends to retire Favre's number, but due to the circumstances surrounding his departure from the team, no timeline had been set. After negotiations with both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets, the Packers traded Favre to the Jets on August 7, 2008, in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick

title: Brett Favre

text: comedy film "There's Something About Mary" as Cameron Diaz's character's former love interest. Favre has been a spokesperson for multiple companies, including Nike, Snapper, Remington, Sears, Prilosec, Sensodyne, MasterCard, Wrangler, Bergstrom Automotive, and Hyundai. Prior to the Mississippi runoff election on June 24, 2014, Favre endorsed the incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Thad Cochran in his race against State Senator Chris McDaniel, a "tea party" favorite. In 1996, Favre was temporarily banned by the NFL from drinking alcohol after he admitted he was addicted to Vicodin and spent 46 days at a drug rehab clinic before the start of the season.

title: Brett Favre

text: which is one of four quarterback streaks of at least 200 consecutive games in NFL history. Favre has stated that of all the records he set, he is most proud of the consecutive starts accomplishment. Favre failed to finish a game due to injury on only eight occasions since taking control of the Packers as quarterback. Significant injuries suffered by Favre during the streak includes a first-degree shoulder separation, deep thigh bruise, severely bruised left hip, severely sprained left ankle, wind knocked out coupled with coughing up blood, sprained right thumb, right elbow tendinitis, left mid-foot sprain, sprained lateral collateral

title: Brett Favre

text: Detroit Lions in the final game of the regular NFL season due to his inability to pass NFL-mandated post-concussion tests. In a press conference immediately following the game, Favre announced his intention to retire from professional football. On January 17, 2011, Favre officially filed his retirement papers with the NFL. In 2013, Favre was asked to consider returning to the NFL to play for the injury-plagued St. Louis Rams. He turned down the offer, telling WSPZ radio in Washington, D.C. that he has suffered memory loss and that he feared it was related to the multiple concussions he suffered throughout

title: Brett Favre

text: while rallying the Vikings from a 14-point fourth quarter deficit to win in overtime. On December 5, 2010, in a game against the Buffalo Bills, Favre was hit by Bills linebacker Arthur Moats while making a throw, causing him to sustain a sprain of the AC joint in his right shoulder. Favre missed the rest of the game and was replaced by Tarvaris Jackson, who helped lead the Vikings to victory despite throwing three interceptions. On December 13, 2010, due to his sprained shoulder, Favre was marked inactive for the game against the New York Giants ending his consecutive regular

title: Brett Favre

text: the public. In the second part of the interview, which aired on July 15, Favre expressed his frustration with Packer management, spoke of his sympathy for successor Aaron Rodgers's predicament, and affirmed he is 100 percent committed to playing football in 2008. FOXSports.com's Jay Glazer reported on July 16, 2008, that the Packers filed tampering charges against the Minnesota Vikings with the league office, alleging improper communication between Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and Favre, although one source suggested that Favre may have been in contact with Vikings head coach Brad Childress. After an investigation, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ruled

title: Brett Favre

text: seed in the NFC playoffs. Prior to the Packers' playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks, Favre stated his desire to continue playing football for another season. In the Divisional Playoffs, Favre threw three touchdowns as the Packers cruised to a 42–20 victory over the Seahawks at a snowy Lambeau Field. The Packers' season ended the following week when they suffered a 23–20 overtime loss in the NFC Championship Game to the eventual Super Bowl Champion New York Giants. Negotiating sub-zero temperatures, Favre amassed 236 passing yards and two touchdowns, but also threw an interception in overtime that set up the

title: Brett Favre

text: and Tom Brady as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to do this, just the week after the two of them achieved the accomplishment. On Thanksgiving 2007, Favre led the Packers to a 37–26 win over the Lions, and brought the Packers to a 10–1 record. He won the Galloping Gobbler award, given by the broadcasters at Fox to the game's MVP. Favre threw three touchdown passes for his 63rd career game with at least three touchdowns, surpassing Marino's former record of 62. Favre led the Packers to a 13–3 regular season record, the NFC North championship, and the second

title: Brett Favre

text: to end the Packers season. Favre and the Packers failed for the first time since 1994 to at least reach the NFC Championship. In the regular season finale of 2001, Favre was the target of minor controversy when, in a game against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium, he was sacked by the Giants defensive end Michael Strahan. It was Strahan's lone sack of the game and gave him the NFL's single–season sack record of 22.5, which topped Mark Gastineau's record of 22 set in 1984. The controversy (Favre fell over unusually easily) has followed Strahan continuously since he

title: Brett Favre

text: another touchdown, as the Packers won Super Bowl XXXI over the New England Patriots, 35–21. In their 19 games of the season, the Packers had a turnover differential of plus 24, and outscored their opponents 100–48 in the playoffs. Favre became the first quarterback to score three touchdowns in the Super Bowl and fail to win MVP honors. Favre and the Packers continued their dominance of the NFC during the next season. Favre was named AP co-MVP of the league along with Detroit Lions' running back Barry Sanders, his third straight award. He finished the season with 3,867 passing yards,

title: Brett Favre

text: million contract. The Packers finished the 1994 season with a 9–7 record, advancing to the playoffs in back to back years, a feat they had not accomplished since the Vince Lombardi era. For the first time in his career, he was not eligible for the Pro Bowl. In 1995, Favre won the first of his three AP MVP awards. Favre led the Packers to an 11–5 record, Green Bay's best record in nearly thirty years. Favre passed for a career-high of 4,413 yards, 38 touchdowns, and recorded a quarterback rating of 99.5, which was the highest of his career until

title: Brett Favre

text: chalking up only 106 yards passing. In the third game of the 1992 season, Majkowski injured a ligament in his ankle against the Cincinnati Bengals, an injury severe enough that he would be out for four weeks. Favre replaced Majkowski for the remainder of the game. Favre fumbled four times during the course of the game, a performance poor enough that the crowd chanted for Favre to be removed in favor of another Packers backup quarterback at the time, Ty Detmer. However, down 23–17 with 1:07 left in the game, the Packers started an offensive series on their own 8-yard

title: Brett Favre

text: of the hip, the same degenerative condition that ended running back Bo Jackson's football career, and doctors recommended his physical be failed, which would nullify the trade. Wolf overruled them. Favre played 16 seasons in Green Bay. During his time with the Packers, Favre was the first and only NFL player to win three consecutive AP MVP awards. He helped the Packers appear in two Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl XXXI and losing Super Bowl XXXII. Favre started every Packers game from September 20, 1992 to January 20, 2008, a streak of 253 games. The record would continue after he

title: Brett Favre

text: Florida State on September 2, 1989. Favre capped a six-and-a-half-minute drive with the game-winning touchdown pass with 23 seconds remaining. On July 14, 1990, before the start of Favre's senior year at Southern Miss, he was involved in a near-fatal car accident. When going around a bend a few tenths of a mile from his parents' house, Favre lost control of his car, which flipped three times and came to rest against a tree. It was only after one of his brothers smashed a car window with a golf club that Favre could be evacuated and rushed to the hospital.

title: Brett Favre

text: ligament of the left knee, broken left thumb, softball-sized bruise of the left hamstring, mild concussion, sprained right hand, injured ulnar nerve of the right elbow, bone spurs on the left ankle, torn right biceps, pulled groin, stress fracture of the left ankle coupled with an avulsion fracture of calcaneus, and a sprained sternoclavicular joint of the right shoulder. During Favre's consecutive starts streak, 238 other quarterbacks have started in the NFL, 17 of them being back-ups to Favre at one point. The Pro Football Hall of Fame has as an exhibit displaying the jersey Favre wore during his record

title: Brett Favre

text: history, including the only quarterback to win three consecutive NFL most valuable player awards, first quarterback to defeat every one of the league's 32 franchises, and the first quarterback to win a playoff game over age 40. In addition, Favre set a number of college records with Southern Mississippi. Since first being named the starter of the Green Bay Packers before playing the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 27, 1992, Favre had never missed a game spanning over 18 consecutive seasons. He holds the record for the most consecutive starts by any player in the NFL with 297 (321 including playoffs),

title: Brett Favre

text: near the end of the 2006 season, word began to surface that Favre was considering retirement. In fact, playing in Soldier Field against the arch-rival Bears in the season finale, Favre was given a standing ovation in the closing seconds of the Packer victory as a show of respect from Chicago fans to their longtime nemesis. Moments later at the postgame interview, he gave a tearful interview with an NBC Sports correspondent, where he admitted his future was still questionable. However, after much debate, he returned for the 2007 season, during which his future was once again in doubt and

title: Brett Favre

text: with having recorded a perfect 158.3 rating with four touchdowns and over 250 yards passing by halftime (a feat accomplished by only four other passers in NFL history). Afterwards, Favre said, "I knew that my dad would have wanted me to play. I love him so much and I love this game. It's meant a great deal to me, to my dad, to my family, and I didn't expect this kind of performance. But I know he was watching tonight." After the game, he went to his father's funeral in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Favre won an ESPY Award for his

title: Brett Favre

text: playoff berths in either 1999 or 2000. The streak ended in 2005, with the Packers finishing with a 4-12 record. One day after his father died of a heart attack or stroke, Favre decided to play in a December 22, 2003, "Monday Night Football" game against the Oakland Raiders. The Packers traveled to Oakland where Favre passed for four touchdowns in the first half and 399 total yards in a 41–7 victory over the Raiders on international television (even receiving applause from "Raider Nation"). He completed 73.3% of his passes and finished the game with a passer rating of 154.9

title: Brett Favre

text: was the season the Packers last won the championship in Super Bowl II. While being treated for various injuries, Favre developed an addiction to Vicodin, which became publicly known when he suffered a seizure during a hospital visit. Amid an NFL investigation, he went public to avoid any rumors about his condition. In May 1996, he went into treatment and remained in rehabilitation for 46 days. Had he chosen not to go, the NFL would have imposed a $900,000 fine. Favre led the Packers to their best season in 30 years in the 1996 season, winning his second consecutive MVP

title: Brett Favre

text: Jennings turned into a 75-yard touchdown play during a win against the Detroit Lions. He also became the first player ever to complete 5,000 passes in his career. On December 31, 2006, the Packers played their last game of the season, winning 26–7 in the second game against the Chicago Bears. It was his 22nd career win versus the Bears, moving him to an all-time record of 22–8. On February 26, 2007, Favre underwent minor arthroscopic ankle surgery in Green Bay, Wisconsin to remove a buildup of bone spurs in his left ankle. Favre began the 2007 season trailing in

title: Brett Favre

text: set the record. Jim Fassel, Strahan's coach in 2001, said that when a respected athlete like Strahan gets close to an all-time record, sometimes opponents want him to break it. On March 1, 2001, Favre signed a "lifetime" contract extension, which technically was a 10-year contract extension worth around $100 million. Favre and the Packers continued posting positive results through the next few seasons. Through the 2004 season, the Packers had the longest streak of non-losing seasons (13) in the NFL, despite an 8–8 record under head coach Ray Rhodes, a 9–7 season under head coach Mike Sherman, and no

title: Simon Favre

text: to the Choctaws. A "talk" that Favre gave to the Choctaws on the eve of the War of 1812 was touted by historian Russell Guerin as a masterpiece of diplomacy, and displayed Favre's deep understanding of the native language and culture. Favre died in 1813, leaving many minor children and a substantial estate of more than 5000 acres of land and 57 slaves. He had 13 known children with three different women, and leaves numerous descendants. A well-known descendant is former National Football League quarterback Brett Favre. Simon Favre's associations with property owners and prominent officials demonstrate that he was

title: Simon Favre

text: 1813, and thus does not appear in her father's 1812 will. She is not mentioned as an heir of Simon, so may have died young. Probably the best known of Favre's descendants is former National Football League quarterback Brett Favre, who descends from Simon and Pisiskiokonay's blessing by her father, Frenchi Maytubby, through their son Alex book who married Cuna -daughter of Pushmataha. Please see the Ladner Odysey by Nate Cassibry/Napoleon Cassibry in the Hancock Country Historical Society Library, the library at The Kiln, and the Mississippi Room of the Crosby Library in Picayune, MS. "Online sources" Simon Favre Simon

title: 1990 Washington Huskies football team

text: taken by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round with the 118th pick. Brunell was a reserve for two seasons behind Brett Favre in Green Bay, then led the expansion Jacksonville Jaguars in 1995. Redshirt freshman Billy Joe Hobert was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the third round with the 58th pick. 1990 Washington Huskies football team The 1990 Washington Huskies football team represented the University of Washington in the 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Huskies won their first conference championship since 1981 and defeated #17 Iowa in the Rose Bowl by twelve points, 46–34. It

title: Deanna Favre

text: first, but agreed when he went to get a marriage license and she was told she needed to come in and sign it. Deanna Tynes and Brett Favre were married on July 14, 1996, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Green Bay. In 1999, the couple became estranged over Brett Favre's drinking problem. After she threatened to permanently leave him, he entered rehab for a second time and reportedly has not consumed alcohol since. Deanna later described her relationship with her husband as stronger than ever. "All the stuff we've been through over the years has molded us into two

title: Brett Favre

text: Giants' game-winning field goal. Favre's 90-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Donald Driver in the second quarter was the longest pass in Packers playoff history, and it extended Favre's NFL record for consecutive postseason games with a touchdown pass to 18. Favre stated after the game that he would make a decision more quickly than he has in the past regarding whether he would return for another season. Favre's milestone 2007 season culminated with his selection to the 2008 Pro Bowl as the starting quarterback for the NFC, but an ankle injury forced him to withdraw from the game. Beginning

title: Brett Favre

text: announced in a press conference on May 6, 2006, that he had not ruled out the possibility of returning beyond the 2006 season. In the 2006 season, Favre suffered his first career shutout against the Chicago Bears. Later in the season, the New England Patriots shut out the Packers in a game where he was injured before halftime and could not complete the game. On September 24, 2006, he became just the second quarterback in NFL history to record 400 touchdown passes (Dan Marino being the first). He connected with rookie wide receiver Greg Jennings on a 5-yard pass that

title: Brett Favre

text: award in the process. The Packers led the NFL in points scored (456) as well as fewest points allowed (210), joining only the 1972 Dolphins as the only two teams to ever accomplish this. The defense also set a then NFL record for least amount of touchdowns allowed in a 16-game season with 19. Favre threw for 3,899 yards, a career-high 39 touchdown passes (third highest ever at the time), only 13 interceptions, and passer rating of 95.8 (the third highest of his career). Green Bay tied the Denver Broncos for the NFL's best regular season record, 13–3, defeated the

title: Brett Favre

text: at the time was the second longest streak in NFL history. Also, during the 2004 post-season, he broke Dan Marino's record for consecutive games with at least one touchdown pass in the post season. After the death of his father, a series of events related to Favre's family were reported in the media. In October 2004, ten months after the death of Favre's father, his brother-in-law, Casey Tynes, was killed in an all-terrain vehicle accident on Favre's Mississippi property. Soon after in 2004, Favre's wife, Deanna Favre, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Following aggressive treatment through 2004, she recovered. She

title: 1989 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team

text: 1989 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team The 1989 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team represented the University of Southern Mississippi in the 1989 NCAA college football season and were led by Brett Favre. The 1989 Golden Eagles, led Offensively by Brett Favre (Quarterback) and Defensively by Orlando Harris (Linebacker), had one of the biggest upsets of the college football season when they beat the Florida State Seminoles by a score of 30-26. In a game against the Louisville Cardinals, Southern Miss was on its own 21-yard line with six seconds left in a 10-10 tie. This was the result

title: Brett Lauther

text: Brett Lauther Brett Lauther (born November 4, 1990) is a professional Canadian football punter and placekicker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the seventh round of the 2013 CFL Draft. He played CIS football at Saint Mary's University and attended Cobequid Educational Centre in Truro, Nova Scotia. Lauther was drafted by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL with the 53rd overall pick in the 2013 CFL Draft and was signed by the team on May 27, 2013. As a native Nova Scotian, he has the unusual distinction of

title: Brett MacLean

text: Brett MacLean Brett MacLean (born December 24, 1988) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who played for the Phoenix Coyotes and Winnipeg Jets in the National Hockey League. He was drafted 32nd overall by the Coyotes in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He is currently an assistant coach with the University of Waterloo men's hockey team. MacLean grew up in the small town of Port Elgin, Ontario playing minor hockey for his hometown Port Elgin and the Grey-Bruce Highlanders AAA of the OMHA. After leading his Highlanders to an OHL Cup Semi-Final appearance in 2004, MacLean was drafted

title: Simon Favre

text: buyer Rebecca Ousten, was later named prominently in his will which was taken to court by the legitimate heirs; but, the will stood. In 1801, the second of a large number of slave exchanges took place between Favre and Ousten as he prepared to marry Celeste Rochon. Favre and Rochon wed on March 25, 1801, his first legal marriage, and by Rochon he had daughters Augustine Rochon and Luisa Farve of Mobile. In 1806 Favre began cultivation of land on the Pearl River in what became Hancock County, Mississippi. Favre's land holdings were extensive, and his will mentions eight different

title: Lucien Favre

text: a skillful and intelligent playmaker. When Pierre-Albert Chapuisat destroyed his knee in 1985, he could not play for eight months. It's still considered one of the worst fouls in Swiss footballing history. Favre announced his retirement in 1991. Favre amassed 24 caps for the Switzerland national team. Notably, he scored his first and only international goal on his debut, netting in Zürich against the Netherlands on 1 September 1981 in the same game, in which both Ruud Gullit and Frank Rijkaard also made their first appearance for their respective country. Favre earned his last cap for Switzerland against Portugal in

title: Brett Ralph

text: Brett Ralph Brett Ralph (born March 3, 1982 in Raymond, Alberta) is a former professional Canadian football receiver, who most recently played with the Canadian Football League's Calgary Stampeders. He is the younger brother of fellow CFL receiver Brock Ralph. Ralph was drafted in the 2005 CFL Draft in the 6th round by the Calgary Stampeders. He immediately became part of the team's receiving corps. In his rookie season he finished fourth in receiving on the team with 609 yards. 2006 was an off year for him, recording only seven receptions for 76 yards, finishing eighth on the team. 2007

title: Brett Seney

text: career NHL goal in a 5–2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. His older brother Joe attends the University of Oxford and plays for university's team in the British Universities Ice Hockey Association (BUIHA). Brett Seney Brett Seney (born February 28, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). Seney was drafted by the Devils 157th overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to turning professional, Seney played for Merrimack College where he was honoured as a Hockey East Third Team All-Star. Seney was selected 157th overall in the

title: Brett Marshall

text: Brett Marshall Brett Edward Marshall (born March 22, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees. Marshall attended Sterling High School in Baytown, Texas, where he played for the school's baseball team. In 2008, Marshall was named to the All-State first team. Marshall was drafted by the New York Yankees in the sixth round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. He signed with the Yankees, receiving a $850,000 signing bonus. Marshall made his Major League

title: Lucien Favre

text: a 3–1 away loss on 26 April 1989 played in Lisbon. Favre's coaching career started in 1991 as the under-14 assistant manager with Echallens. The following year, he took over the under-17 team before being appointed manager of the first team in 1993. Under his leadership, Favre's young squad surprisingly earned promotion to the Nationalliga B. The promotion is still the most outstanding achievement in the club's history. After four years with Echallens, Favre was named Academy Manager of Neuchâtel Xamax. The move allowed him to experience the overall operation of a professional club. In January 1997, Favre was appointed

title: Brett Sutter

text: of his other cousins, Brody and Lukas, also played in the Western Hockey League and have been drafted into the NHL. Brett's selection by the Flames, 179th overall, was coincidentally the same spot at which his father was drafted. Darryl was claimed by the Chicago Blackhawks, 179th overall, in the 1978 NHL Entry Draft. Brett is the middle child of LA Kings head coach Darryl Sutter and wife Wanda. He has an older sister (Jessica) and younger brother (Christopher). Brett is married to Erin Sutter and they have one daughter together. Brett Sutter Brett Darryl Sutter (born June 2, 1987)

title: Koa Misi

text: tackle positions during his college career. He was twice selected as an all-conference player in the Mountain West Conference, second-team all-conference in 2008 and first-team all-conference in 2009. On April 23, 2010, Misi was drafted by the Miami Dolphins with a second round pick. He was drafted with the 40th overall pick. On September 19, 2010, Misi's second career game in the NFL, he recovered a Brett Favre fumble in the end zone for a touchdown giving the Dolphins a 14–0 lead. Misi also had two tackles. On September 7, 2013, Misi signed a four-year, $17 million contract extension with

title: Damarius Bilbo

text: McNair and Brett Favre. In baseball, he garnered ALL-American honors and was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2001 Major League Baseball drafted as a pitcher and center field after being clocked with a 96 mph fastball. He had a medical redshirt in 2001 (broken thumb) after what looked to be a promising freshman year, and played backup quarterback in 2002. Bilbo did see extensive playing time in the second half of the Silicon Valley Football Classic (bowl) in relief of starter A.J. Suggs. He contended for the starting job during fall camp in 2003 was moved from the

title: Simon Favre

text: been solvent. Favre's earliest known children were with his Choctaw mistress named Pistikiokonay. This woman lived in what later became Lauderdale County, Mississippi, though most of her children moved to Hancock County where Favre had two large plantations along the Pearl River. Favre had six known or suspected children with her, the earliest born about 1784, and the last possibly born about 1805, though without birth records there is uncertainty among most of the birth years. The oldest child was likely Alexis (male), born about 1784 (based on a deposition he made in 1844, calling himself aged 60); he married

title: Simon Favre

text: son Simon. After having seven children with two other women, Favre was legally married in Mobile in 1801 to Celeste Rochon. Sometime between 1804 and 1806, following the birth of two children in Mobile, he moved with his new family to one of his plantations on the Pearl River, near what became Pearlington, Mississippi. This was shortly following the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, when the Americans were showing a great interest in West Florida, still governed by Spain. Favre then became an important interpreter in the service of the Americans, as well as continuing to work for the Spanish who

title: Brett Seney

text: Brett Seney Brett Seney (born February 28, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). Seney was drafted by the Devils 157th overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to turning professional, Seney played for Merrimack College where he was honoured as a Hockey East Third Team All-Star. Seney was selected 157th overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft by the New Jersey Devils. He was committed to play for Merrimack College in October 2015, but after a successful season with the Kingston Voyageurs he was asked to

title: Brett Kinneman

text: batting .274 with 17 home runs and 61 RBIs. He was named to the All-ACC First Team. Kinneman was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft and signed with them for $215,500. He made his professional debut with the West Virginia Black Bears and spent the whole season there, batting .253 with four home runs and 44 RBIs in 60 games. Brett Kinneman Brett Kinneman (born August 28, 1996) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. Kinneman attended West York Area High School in York, Pennsylvania, where

title: Brett Eddy

text: Brett Eddy Brett Eddy (born 26 August 1989) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Eddy was previously listed with Collingwood's VFL team in 2011, he kicked 21 goals in eight games before injuring his ACL. He joined South Adelaide in 2013, playing for four seasons and having an impressive 2016 season kicking 74 goals and winning the Ken Farmer Medal. He was runner up for the medal in 2014 and 2015. Eddy was drafted by Port Adelaide as a mature aged rookie with their 2nd

title: Brett Howden

text: Brett Howden Brett Howden (born March 29, 1998) is a Canadian ice hockey centre for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Howden was drafted 27th overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning. On June 25, 2016, the Tampa Bay Lightning selected Howden in the first round of the 2016 NHL Entry draft with the 27th overall pick. In the season leading up to the NHL draft, Howden recorded 24 goals and 40 assists over 68 games with the Moose Jaw Warriors. Howden finished fourth on the team in goals and points.

title: Brett Lernout

text: bulk of the 2015–16 season with the St. John's IceCaps, the Canadien's new AHL farm team, but was called up after a string of injuries to Canadiens' defencemen. He played his first NHL game on April 2, 2016, but suffered a season-ending injury during his eight shift. A similar situation caused him to be called up again the next year. Brett Lernout Brett Lernout (born September 24, 1995 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing as a prospect for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). Lernout was drafted by Montreal in the

title: Brett Eibner

text: Brett Eibner Brett William Eibner (born December 2, 1988) is an American professional baseball center fielder in the Texas Rangers organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Eibner attended The Woodlands High School in The Woodlands, Texas, and helped them win the 2006 5A state championship as a junior, with teammate Kyle Drabek. As a senior, Eibner was named 15-5A first-team all-district outfielder. Despite being drafted by the Houston Astros in the fourth round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft, Eibner did not sign and attended

title: Brett Hundley

text: Brett Hundley Brett Alan Hundley Jr. (born June 15, 1993) is an American football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins, where he was the school's career leader in both total offense and touchdown passes. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft, and started nine games for them in 2017 following an injury to Aaron Rodgers. Hundley attended Chandler High School in Chandler, Arizona, where he played high school football for the Wolves football team. As a junior,

title: Brett Ritchie

text: trick after scoring his third goal of the night on an empty net in the Texas Star's game against the Charlotte Checkers on December 27, 2014. Brett's younger brother, Nick Ritchie, plays in the NHL for the Anaheim Ducks. During the 2012–13 season Nick played with Team Canada to win gold medals at both the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament and the 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships. In 2014, he was drafted 10th overall by the Anaheim Ducks at the NHL Entry Draft. Brett Ritchie Brett Ritchie (born July 1, 1993) is a Canadian ice hockey player for the Dallas

title: Brett Laxton

text: Brett Laxton Brett William Laxton (born October 5, 1973) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played in parts of two seasons for the Oakland Athletics and the Kansas City Royals. He is the son of former major leaguer Bill Laxton. Laxton attended Audubon High School in Audubon, New Jersey, graduating in 1992. He was part of the World Series-winning American Legion team from the year before. Laxton was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the fourth round, but decided to attend Louisiana State University for four years. He was part of the 1993 and 1996 championship LSU

title: Brett Dietz

text: Dietz was drafted by the California Redwoods of the United Football League in the UFL Premiere Season Draft in 2009. He signed with the team on August 18. He was released on September 23. Brett Dietz Brett Dietz (born October 8, 1981) is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the Turku Trojans as a street free agent in 2004. He played college football at Hanover. Dietz has also played for the Cincinnati Marshals, Louisville Fire, Tampa Bay Storm and California Redwoods. He was the quarterbacks coach for Cascade High School in Clayton, Indiana for the 2006 season.

title: Brett MacLean

text: from hockey. MacLean is actively campaigning for CPR awareness with the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Brett MacLean Brett MacLean (born December 24, 1988) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who played for the Phoenix Coyotes and Winnipeg Jets in the National Hockey League. He was drafted 32nd overall by the Coyotes in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He is currently an assistant coach with the University of Waterloo men's hockey team. MacLean grew up in the small town of Port Elgin, Ontario playing minor hockey for his hometown Port Elgin and the Grey-Bruce Highlanders AAA of the OMHA.

title: Gilbert Favre

text: Favre was commonly referred to as "El Gringo" by the Bolivian public. Favre traveled from Geneva to South America as assistant to the Swiss anthropologist Jean Christian Spahni. In Santiago, Favre met celebrated Chilean folk singer Violeta Parra and fell in love. Favre played quena with Violeta and her son Angel Parra. He appears on recordings as "El Tocador Afuerino". Favre eventually left for Bolivia, where he created La Pena de Naira and started experimenting with Andean music playing alongside virtuoso guitar player Alfredo Dominguez and renowned charango player Ernesto Cavour. Parra appeared several times at La Pena. Favre returned

title: Favre-Leuba

text: Favre-Leuba Favre-Leuba is a Swiss manufacturer of wristwatches headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, and formerly a pioneer in watch design, manufacturing and distribution. The foundation of the brand was laid in 1737 when Abraham Favre was registered as a watchmaker, so it has been reported as the second-oldest watch brand in Switzerland, after Blancpain (1735). An archival document states that Abraham Favre was a watchmaker with his own workshop on 13 March 1737. It was his son, also by the name of Abraham Favre, who turned his father’s passion into a business. In 1792 Abraham Favre, along with his two sons,