Brett Favre retired from the Green Bay Packers yesterday after 17 years. He won a Super Bowl and three MVPs. I actually remember his first game when I was in college in Buffalo in 1992. The local radio stations talked about him replacing local player Majikowski from nearby Cheektowaga. Majikowski was the local Wally Pip. Brett went onto play 275 consecutive games from that day in 1992. Wow! I have graduated college in 1994 and traveled the world.
Brett is one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time and owns all major records. I remember him beating the Raiders after his father's death. His wife is a breast cancer survivor and he lost a relative in a ATV crash. His home area of Mississippi was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. He's been through lots and it's time to rest and enjoy the rest of his life.
Congratulations Brett! Happy retirement.
Posted by The Tank in NY.