ecognition.In 1991 he was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round on the NFL Draft. Hequarterbacked for the Falcons for one year.In 1992 he was drafted to the Green Bay Packers. His first year into the Packers he threw18 touchdowns and 13 interceptions after being traded to Green Bay, Coach Mike Holmgram hadhis hands full with his new undisciplined quarterback. During his years with the Green Bay Packers, Favres best years were the following:Before the start of the 1996 season, he married to longtime sweetheart Deanna Tynes. In thesame year Favre led the Packers to their first Super Bowl win in three decades.In 1997 Brett led the Packers to another Super Bowl appearance. But despite making itto another Super Bowl the Packers could not pull off another win as they ended up losing to theDenver Broncos.In Bretts long career in the NFL he has won three Most Valuable Player awards. At theage of 28, Brett Favre has already won the Super Bowl and two National Football Conferencetitles for the Packers, earning comparisons to the legendary quarterbacks of the past.The Brett Favre Foundation, started in 1996, it raises money for three youth orientedcharities: the Special Olympics, Cystic Fibrosis, and the Boys and Girls clubs.Brett also hosts the annual Brett Favre Celebrity Golf Outing, which generates additionalrevenues for his foundation. He is also involved with annual Punt, Pass, and Kick competitionheld each year for youngsters all around the country.Brett became a starter for the Green Bay Packers at the age of 22, and hasnt missed agame since. He has a wife, a daughter, and a loving family to support. He considers himself avery lucky person.His philosophy is simple, and it never changes. He stated it very well in an interviewduring the 1997 season: Im never satisfied. Im always frightened that someone will take myplace. So whenever I go out on the field, I just want to be the very best....
