The Brett Favre Story - The New York Times€¦ · 1/18/2008 · On Oct. 10, 1969, Brett Lorenzo...
Transcript of The Brett Favre Story - The New York Times€¦ · 1/18/2008 · On Oct. 10, 1969, Brett Lorenzo...
SUGGESTIONS:ADJECTIVESgrizzled, aged, gray, mature, veteran, battle-scarred, old, skilled, ageless, indestructible, relentless, distinguished, inspiring, awe-inspiring, amazing, awesome, majestic, magical, mind-blowing, wild, unrestrained
NOUNSleader, legend, captain, commander, master, champion, conqueror, top dog, warrior, winner, gunslinger, outlaw, desperado, graybeard, hero
DEITIES OR SUPERHEROESPaul Bunyan, Zeus, Superman, Ironman, Spider-Man, Hercules
VERBSriding, playing, led, engineered, dealing, dealt, attempting
On Oct. 10, 1969, Brett Lorenzo Favre was born in Gulfport, Miss. He grew up in Kiln, Miss., a
on the map without paved roads.
Only Southern Mississippi offered him a scholarship, and wanted the
to play defensive back. Favre was a man in those days.
One time, he played six weeks after a car accident.
His grew. Favre spent one season with the Falcons before they
traded him to the Packers.
On Sept. 20, 1992, the Favre started his first N.F.L. game. He
a last-minute comeback victory and has not missed a start since.
Over the years, his only grew, just like ’s. There was
Favre, cutting the grass on his back in Mississippi; there was Favre, the
three-time , the riverboat , the Super Bowl .
His father, Irvin, died suddenly in 2003. The next night, Favre played the Raiders. He passed for
touchdowns and yards.
Favre has recently considered , but always returned.
This season, he tamed his inner- and led the Packers
back to the top. Lombardi would be so proud.
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The Brett Favre StoryPackers quarterback Brett Favre has been compared with everyone from Paul Bunyan to Everyman. The broadcaster John Madden likens Favre to “Superman with an S on his chest.” ESPN’s Chris Berman says “rooting for Favre is like rooting for America.” Now you can lionize him, too. Should you need assistance, we offer suggestions to fill in the blanks.By GREG BISHOP
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