Early Life and Education of Brett Favre: A Complete Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Brett Favre. A timeline of key moments.
Brett Favre, a former NFL quarterback, is renowned for his remarkable 20-season career, predominantly with the Green Bay Packers. He holds the NFL record for 321 consecutive starts (297 regular season games) from 1992 to 2010. Favre was the first NFL quarterback to surpass 70,000 passing yards, 10,000 pass attempts, 6,000 pass completions, and 500 touchdowns. He also achieved victories against all 32 NFL teams.
October 10, 1969: Brett Favre's Birth
On October 10, 1969, Brett Lorenzo Favre was born. He would go on to become a professional football quarterback.
July 14, 1990: Nearly Fatal Car Accident
On July 14, 1990, Favre was involved in a nearly fatal car accident before his senior year at Southern Miss, suffering severe injuries.
May 1996: Enters Rehab
In May 1996, Brett Favre entered rehab for 46 days to address an addiction to Vicodin.
July 14, 1996: Favre Marries Deanna Tynes
On July 14, 1996, Brett Favre married Deanna Tynes.
1996: Brett Favre Fourward Foundation Established
In 1996, Favre established the Brett Favre Fourward Foundation.
1996: NFL Ban and Rehab
In 1996, Favre was temporarily banned by the NFL from drinking alcohol, after admitting his addiction to Vicodin, and spent 46 days in rehab. His condition was so severe that he had a seizure.
1998: Cameo Appearance in Film
In 1998, Favre made a cameo appearance in the film "There's Something About Mary".
1999: Enters Rehab
In 1999, Favre checked himself into rehab for alcohol abuse and later quit drinking alcohol.
1999: Jarrett/Favre Motorsports Operation
In 1999, Favre collaborated with Dale Jarrett to operate Jarrett/Favre Motorsports in the Busch Series.
December 22, 2003: Monday Night Football Performance After Father's Death
On December 22, 2003, one day after his father's death, Favre played in a Monday Night Football game against the Oakland Raiders, where he passed for four touchdowns and 399 total yards in a 41-7 victory. He later won an ESPY Award for his performance.
October 2004: Death of Brother-in-Law
In October 2004, ten months after the death of Favre's father, his brother-in-law, Casey Tynes, was killed in an all-terrain vehicle accident on Favre's Mississippi property.
2004: Book Release: Favre
In 2004, Brett and Bonita Favre released a book titled "Favre," discussing their family and the Green Bay Packers.
2004: Wife's Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Recovery
In 2004, Favre's wife, Deanna Favre, was diagnosed with breast cancer but recovered following aggressive treatment. She later created The Deanna Favre Hope Foundation.
August 2005: Hurricane Katrina
In late August 2005, Hurricane Katrina destroyed Favre's family's home in Mississippi and extensively damaged his property in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. None of his family members were injured. He elected to continue playing in the 2005 season.
2006: Retirement Consideration
Beginning near the end of the 2006 season, Favre was considering retirement. He gave a tearful interview with an NBC Sports correspondent, where he admitted his future was still questionable.
February 26, 2007: Ankle Surgery
On February 26, 2007, Favre underwent minor arthroscopic ankle surgery in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
March 4, 2008: Retirement Announcement
On March 4, 2008, Favre formally announced his retirement, stating that he did not think he wanted to play anymore.
July 2, 2008: Possible Return
On July 2, 2008, it was reported that Favre was in contact with the Packers about a possible return to the team.
July 11, 2008: Request for Unconditional Release
On July 11, 2008, Favre sent a letter to the Packers asking for his unconditional release to allow him to play for another NFL team, which the Packers general manager denied.
2008: Pro Bowl Withdrawal
Favre was selected to the 2008 Pro Bowl as the starting quarterback for the NFC, but withdrew from the game due to an ankle injury.
2013: Joins Sqor Board of Directors
In 2013, Favre joined the Board of Directors of Sqor, a sport social media platform.
June 24, 2014: Endorsement in Mississippi Runoff Election
Prior to the Mississippi runoff election on June 24, 2014, Favre endorsed incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Thad Cochran.
2016: Nephew's Football Career
In 2016, Favre's nephew, Dylan, played quarterback for the Cedar Rapids Titans of the Indoor Football League.
2018: Closure of Hall of Fame Chophouse
As of 2018, the "Hall of Fame Chophouse", formerly Brett Favre's Steakhouse, located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is closed.
2020: Endorsement for Presidential Election
In 2020, Favre endorsed President Donald Trump for re-election.
2023: Favre comments on Trump and Biden
In a 2023 interview with Jason Whitlock, Favre said that Trump 'had the country in a better place', while questioning President Joe Biden and his leadership.
September 24, 2024: Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis
On September 24, 2024, Favre revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
2024: Favre attends Trump campaign event
In 2024, Favre accompanied Trump at a campaign event in Wisconsin for the election.
