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PACKERS QB BRETT FAVRE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre formally announced his retirement March 6, 2008 in an emotional news conference at Lambeau Field.

One of the most exciting and productive signal callers in pro football annals, Favre completes his 17-year career as the NFL's all-time leader in every significant career passing category - touchdowns (442), completions (5,377), attempts (8,758) and yards (61,655), plus wins (160).

A certain first-ballot Hall of Famer, Favre will be celebrated for his legendary durability even more than his prodigious numbers. His 253 consecutive starts (275 including playoffs) is the NFL record for quarterbacks and the second-longest recorded streak in league history. With 10 quarterbacks making their initial NFL start in 2007, a total of 212 signal callers opened a game since Favre began his starting streak Sept. 27, 1992.

The league's only three-time MVP, Favre led the Packers to 11 playoff appearances, including seven division crowns, four NFC Championship Games, two Super Bowls and a World Championship with a victory in Super Bowl XXXI.

"He has had one of the greatest careers in the history of the National Football League," said General Manager Ted Thompson. "He is able to walk away from the game on his own terms - not many players are able to do that. The Packers owe him a tremendous debt of gratitude. He has given Packers fans 16 years of wonderful memories, a Super Bowl championship among them, that will live on forever.

"Brett's many accomplishments on the field are legendary. He leaves the game holding virtually every career passing record, plus his consecutive starts streak, which may never be duplicated. The uniqueness of Brett Favre - his personality, charisma and love of the game - undoubtedly will leave him as one of the enduring figures in NFL history." - More | Brett Favre Retirement Press Conference Video

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03/06/08:Packers QB Brett Favre Announces Retirement
03/06/08:Favre Emotional Yet Graceful As He Walks Away
03/06/08:Brett Favre Retirement Press Conference Video
03/06/08:Brett Favre Retirement Press Conference Transcript
03/06/08:Brett Favre Retirement Press Conference Photo Gallery
 
04/17/08:Packers To Retire Favre's No. 4 At Season Opener, Sept. 8
03/21/08:More Favre Memorabilia On Display In Canton
03/19/08:Packers To Retire Favre's No. 4 In 2008
03/08/08:Some Untold Favre Stories
03/05/08:Clements, Campen Share Thoughts On Favre
03/04/08:Statement From Packers General Manager Ted Thompson
03/04/08:Ted Thompson/Mike McCarthy Press Conference Transcript
03/04/08:Bob Harlan Press Conference Transcript
03/04/08:Ron Wolf Conference Call Transcript
03/04/08:Quotes From Around The League On Favre's Retirement
03/04/08:Decision Surprising, But Understandable
03/04/08:Harlan, Wolf Reflect On Historic Trade
03/04/08:Many Records To Celebrate
03/04/08:Where Were They Then?: Sept. 1992 Was A Long Time Ago
03/04/08:A Year-By-Year Look At Favre's Best Games
03/04/08:NFL Network Presents Extensive Brett Favre Programming
Packers Records: 3,000 Yard Seasons • 300 Yard Games • Top 10 Career Passers • Top 10 Passing Seasons
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Witness the transformation of Brett Favre from a no-name kid from Mississippi -- who just happens to have a rifle for an arm -- to an NFL legend in these behind-the-scenes video clips provided by Packers.com, in conjunction with NFL Films.
Retirement Videos, March 4-6
03/05/08:
Brett Favre Retirement Press Conference   Flash
03/05/08:
O-Line Coach James Campen   Flash
03/05/08:
QB Coach Tom Clements   Flash
03/05/08:
Gary D'Amato Interview (NFLN)   Flash
03/05/08:
Timing of Favre's Retirement (NFLN)   Flash
03/05/08:
State of the Franchise (NFLN)   Flash
03/05/08:
Packers Needs (NFLN)   Flash
03/05/08:
Top 10 Packers Plays 2007 (NFLN)   Flash
03/04/08:
Ted Thompson & Mike McCarthy P.C.   Flash
03/04/08:
Bob Harlan P.C.   Flash
03/04/08:
Ron Wolf Interview (NFLN)   Flash
03/04/08:
Favre On Himself (NFLN)   Flash
03/04/08:
Schefter On Favre's Retirement (NFLN)   Flash
03/04/08:
Mariucci On Favre's Retirement Pt. I (NFLN)   Flash
03/04/08:
Mariucci On Favre's Retirement Pt. II (NFLN)   Flash
03/04/08:
Mariucci On Favre's Retirement Pt. III (NFLN)   Flash
03/04/08:
Aaron Rodgers Discussion (NFLN)   Flash
03/04/08:
Packers On The Clock (NFLN)   Flash
03/04/08:
Favre's Top 10 (NFLN)   Flash
03/04/08:
Brett Favre Essay (NFLN)   Flash
03/04/08:
Favre Retires (NFLN)   Flash
03/04/08:
Favre's Legacy (NFLN)   Flash
03/04/08:
Packers QB Discussion (NFLN)   Flash
2007-08 Season
02/21/08:
Top 2007 Pass Plays (Road)   Flash
02/08/08:
Top 2007 Pass Plays (Home)   Flash
01/30/08:
Favre Wins FedEx Air P.O.Y.   Flash
01/21/08:
Favre's Future   Flash
01/20/08:
Will Favre Retire?   Flash
01/18/08:
Favre's Mentality   Flash
01/18/08:
Favre's Improv   Flash
01/18/08:
Favre NFC Championship PC   Flash
01/17/08:
Best of Brett Favre 2007   Flash
01/17/08:
Anatomy of a Play   Flash
01/15/08:
Favre's Ladies   Flash
01/12/08:
Favre Playoff Highlights vs. Seattle   Flash
01/12/08:
Can't Miss Brett Favre   Flash
12/16/07:
Favre Highlights at Rams   Flash
12/16/07:
Favre Breaks Passing Yard Record   Flash
12/06/07:
Favre Make-A-Wish   Flash
12/05/07:
Mariucci on Favre   Flash
11/22/07:
Favre Highlights at Lions   Flash
11/18/07:
Favre Highlights vs. Panthers   Real | Windows
11/11/07:
Favre Highlights vs. Vikings   Flash
11/08/07:
NFLTA Crew Discusses Favre's Decision to Return For This Season   Real | Windows
11/04/07:
Favre Highlights at Chiefs   Flash
10/29/07:
Favre On-Field Sounds   Flash
10/29/07:
Favre Highlights at Broncos   Flash
10/29/07:
Favre Game-Winning TD   Flash
10/14/07:
Favre Highlights vs. Redskins   Real | Windows
10/07/07:
Favre Higlights vs. Bears   Real | Windows
10/04/07:
Who Is: Brett Favre To Women   Real | Windows
10/04/07:
Who Is: A Tribute To Brett Favre   Real | Windows
09/30/07:
Post-Game Locker Room Speeches   Real | Windows
09/30/07:
Message To Brett From Dan Marino   Real | Windows
09/30/07:
Favre Wired For Sound   Real | Windows
09/30/07:
Favre Highlights at Vikings   Real | Windows
09/30/07:
Favre Breaks Marino's TD Record   Real | Windows
09/28/07:
Brett Favre Essay   Real | Windows
09/24/07:
Favre's Success   Real | Windows
09/16/07:
Favre Highlights at Giants   Real | Windows
09/09/07:
Favre Highlights vs. Eagles   Real | Windows
08/20/07:
Favre On NFL Total Access   Real | Windows
02/02/07:
Favre To Return In 2007   Real | Windows
Brett Favre Wired For Sound
2006:Minnesota VikingsReal | Windows
2003:Favre Watches His Wired VideosReal | Windows
2003:Best of Brett FavreReal | Windows
2002:Cleveland BrownsReal | Windows
2001:Miami DolphinsReal | Windows
1998:Denver BroncosReal | Windows
1997:New York GiantsReal | Windows
1996:Baltimore RavensReal | Windows
1995:Washington RedskinsReal | Windows
Special Presentations
2004:Favre 4-Ever (Part I)Real | Windows
2004:Favre 4-Ever (Part II)Real | Windows
2004:Favre 4-Ever (Part III)Real | Windows
2004:Favre 4-Ever (Part IV)Real | Windows
2004:Favre 4-Ever (Part V)Real | Windows
2004:Favre 4-Ever (Part VI)Real | Windows
1997:Before They Were Pros: Brett Favre (Part I)Real | Windows
1997:Before They Were Pros: Brett Favre (Part II)Real | Windows
NFL Network: "In Their Own Words"
2004:Brett Favre (Part I)Real | Windows
2004:Brett Favre (Part II)Real | Windows
2004:Brett Favre (Part III)Real | Windows
2004:Brett Favre (Part IV)Real | Windows
2004:Brett Favre (Part V)Real | Windows
2004:Brett Favre (Part VI)Real | Windows
2004:Brett Favre (Part VII)Real | Windows
NFL Films Presents
2002:So Favre So GoodReal | Windows
2002:Holmgren's Heroes (Part I) Real | Windows
2002:Holmgren's Heroes (Part II)Real | Windows
2002:Civil WarsReal | Windows
1999:Friendly Feud: Brett Favre vs. Warren SappReal | Windows
1998:Steve Sabol with Steve Mariucci Real | Windows
1997:Brett Favre Goes Back HomeReal | Windows
1996:Born With It: Brett FavreReal | Windows
1995:Steve Sabol with Brett FavreReal | Windows
FOX Under The Helmet
2002:Best of Brett FavreReal | Windows
2001:Brittany Favre Meets 'NSyncReal | Windows
1999:Brett Favre FeatureReal | Windows
1998:Brett Favre with FOX KidsReal | Windows
Brett Favre Interview With Steve Mariucci
2006:On Favre's First Game At LambeauReal | Windows
2006:On Favre's 2003 MNF Game vs. RaidersReal | Windows
NFL Network: America's Game
2006:1996 Green Bay Packers (Part I)Real | Windows
2006:1996 Green Bay Packers (Part II)Real | Windows
2006:1996 Green Bay Packers (Part III)Real | Windows
2006:1996 Green Bay Packers (Part IV)Real | Windows
2006:1996 Green Bay Packers (Part V)Real | Windows
2006:1996 Green Bay Packers (Part VI)Real | Windows
2006:1996 Green Bay Packers (Part VII)Real | Windows
Relive some of the Packers' greatest moments as Packers.com, in conjunction with WTMJ Radio, provides audio clips of some of No. 4's most breath-taking plays.
Nov. 6, 2000:Favre to Freeman: Packers vs. Vikings
Oct. 10, 1999:Favre to Freeman: Packers vs. Buccaneers
Sept. 26, 1999:Favre to Bradford: Packers vs. Vikings
Sept. 12, 1999:Favre to Thomason: Packers vs. Raiders
Oct. 27, 1997:Favre to Chmura: Packers at Patriots
Oct. 27, 1997:Favre to Brooks: Packers at Patriots
July 25, 1997:Ron Wolf (on Favre's 7-year contract extension) - Part 1
July 25, 1997:Ron Wolf (on Favre's 7-year contract extension) - Part 2
July 25, 1997:Favre signs 7-year contract extension (on being highest paid player in NFL)
July 25, 1997:Favre signs 7-year contract extension (on his feelings of signing contract)
July 25, 1997:Favre signs 7-year contract extension (on his room for improvement)
Jan. 26, 1997:Favre TD Dive: Super Bowl XXXI
Jan. 26, 1997:Favre to Rison: Super Bowl XXXI
Jan. 26, 1997:Favre to Freeman: Super Bowl XXXI
Jan. 12, 1997:Favre to Freeman: Packers vs. Panthers - NFC Championship Game
Nov. 12, 1995:Favre Throws Five Touchdowns vs. Bears
Sept. 11, 1995:Favre to Brooks for 99-yard TD: Packers at Bears
Dec. 31, 1994:Favre to Sharpe: Packers vs. Lions - NFC Wild Card Playoff
Dec 18, 1994:Favre TD Dive: Packers vs. Falcons
Sept. 20, 1992:Favre to Taylor: Packers vs. Bengals
Feb. 10, 1992:Brett Favre Interview (on being traded from Atlanta to the Packers)
02/22/08:Favre's Decision Not So Simple, McCarthy Says
01/22/08:Teammates Hope Favre Returns
01/30/08:Favre Voted FedEx Air Player Of The Year
01/28/08:McCarthy, Favre Selected For NFL 101 Awards
01/18/08:Favre Press Conference Transcript
01/12/08:Stumbling Pass A Favre Classic
01/10/08:McCarthy, Favre Haven't Spoken About Future
01/08/08:Favre Press Conference Transcript
01/08/08:Favre Nominated For FedEx Air Player Of The Year
12/25/07:Favre Named 2007 U.S. Sports Academy Male Athlete of the Year
12/16/07:Driver Snags Record-Breaker From Favre
12/16/07:Packers Clinch Bye, Favre Breaks Record
12/13/07:Favre Receives Most Fan Votes For 2008 NFL Pro Bowl
12/12/07:More Records On Horizon For Favre, Packers
12/09/07:Favre's 'SI Sportsman Of The Year' Trophy To Be On Display In Lambeau Field Atrium
12/06/07:Favre Honored With Make-A-Wish Foundation Award
12/04/07:Favre Named Sports Illustrated's 2007 Sportsman Of The Year
11/30/07:Favre's Streak Not In Jeopardy
11/30/07:Favre Nominated for 2007 United States Sports Academy Athlete of the Year Award
11/29/07:Favre Thinks He'll Be OK To Play
11/29/07:Favre Named FedEx Air Player Of The Week
11/26/07:Favre Named Packers HOF's Featured Player Of The Week
11/25/07:Favre, Packers Not Hung Up On History
11/22/07:Favre Puts On A Holiday Show
11/15/07:Favre, Grant Named FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players Of The Week
11/01/07:Favre Named FedEx Air Player Of The Week
10/31/07:Favre Named Packers HOF's Featured Player Of The Week
10/29/07:Favre Hits Big On Two Deep Throws
10/27/07:Forever Young: Favre Still Plays With The Passion, Fire Of His Youth
10/04/07:Favre Named FedEx Air Player Of The Week
10/03/07:Favre Named NFC Offensive Player Of The Week
10/01/07:Favre Named Packers HOF's Featured Player Of The Week
09/30/07:Favre Breaks Record With Trademark TD
09/30/07:Quotes From Around The League On Favre And The NFL TD Record
09/30/07:Favre Sets Record With 421st TD Pass
09/27/07:Favre Named FedEx Air Player Of The Week
09/26/07:Vikings' D-Line Out To Disrupt Favre
09/26/07:Transcript - Favre Conference Call With Vikings Media
09/23/07:Favre Ties Marino's TD Record
09/23/07:Favre Ties Marino In Packers' 31-24 Victory
09/19/07:Favre Named NFC Offensive Player Of The Week
09/19/07:Transcript - Favre Conference Call With The National Media
09/19/07:Favre Reflects On Best TD, Worst INT
09/19/07:Marino Saw Favre On His TD Trail