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Brett Favre - Legend of the Game - Interview

July 21, 2018
Hall of Famer Brett Favre discusses his legendary career, including his record 297 consecutive starts.

Brett Favre started 297 consecutive games. That iron-man streak matters most to him among all his records, which also include career touchdowns, completions, and passing yards at the time of his retirement.

Favre's journey began with childhood admiration for Archie Manning and Paul Hornung in Mississippi. He became the Green Bay Packers starter in 1992 after replacing an injured quarterback, then never missed a start for 16 seasons. His powerful arm and infectious energy defined an era of Packers football.