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| Also Known As | Brett Lorenzo Favre |
|---|---|
| Born | October 10, 1969 (age 54) • Mississippi |
| Awards And Honors | Most Valuable Player • Super Bowl • Pro Football Hall of Fame (2016) • 1 Super Bowl championship • 3 NFL Most Valuable Player awards • 3 All-Pro selections • 11 Pro Bowl selections • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 2016) • 1995 Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year • 1996 Bert Bell Award (Player of the Year) • 1995 Bert Bell Award (Player of the Year) |
| Education | University of Southern Mississippi |
| Height/Weight | 6 ft 2 inches, 222 lb (1.88 m, 100 kg) |
| Throws | right-handed |
| Married To | Deanna Favre (1996–present) |
| Position | quarterback |
| Jersey Number | 4 (Minnesota Vikings, 2009–2010) • 4 (New York Jets, 2008) • 4 (Green Bay Packers, 1992–2007) • 4 (Atlanta Falcons, 1991) |
| Draft | Drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round (33rd overall) of the 1991 NFL draft. |
| Twitter Handle | @BrettFavre |
| Completion Percentage | 62.0 |
| Games Played | 302 |
| Interceptions | 336 |
| Touchdowns | 508 |
| Yards Gained By Passing | 71838 |
| Yards Per Attempt | 7.1 |
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How many Super Bowls did Brett Favre win?
Brett Favre won one Super Bowl championship.
What position did Brett Favre play?
Brett Favre played quarterback.
How tall was Brett Favre?
Brett Favre was 6 ft 2 inches, 222 lb (1.88 m, 100 kg).
How many times did Brett Favre win the MVP?
Brett Favre won three NFL Most Valuable Player awards.
When was Brett Favre born?
Brett Favre was born on October 10, 1969, in Gulfport, Mississippi, United States.
When was Brett Favre inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Brett Favre was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.
What college did Brett Favre attend?
Brett Favre attended the University of Southern Mississippi.
How many times was Brett Favre selected to the Pro Bowl?
Brett Favre was selected to the Pro Bowl 11 times.
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