Brett Favre is an American former football quarterback who played college football at the University of Southern Mississippi. He then went on to play in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers.
Born Name
Brett Lorenzo Favre
Nick Name
Country
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Gulfport, Mississippi, United States
Nationality
Education
Brett Favre studied at Hancock North Central High School in Kiln, Mississippi. During his time there, he played both baseball and football.
He then attended the University of Southern Mississippi.
Occupation
Former Football Player
Family
Father – Irvin Ernest Favre (Schoolteacher in the Hancock County School District)
Mother – Bonita Ann (née French) (Schoolteacher in the Hancock County School District; Has also helped manage Brett’s holdings in agriculture and real estate as well as has handled his endorsements and appearances while also overseeing his charity work)
Siblings – Brandi Favre (Sister), Jeff Favre (Brother), Scott Favre (Brother)
Others – Alvin Ernest Favre (Paternal Grandfather), Mary Angeline Spikes (Paternal Grandmother), Benie/Bennie/Benny Lorenzo French (Maternal Grandfather), Izella Garriga (Maternal Grandmother), Simon Favre (Ancestor, May 31, 1760 – July 3, 1813) (An interpreter and linguist who was an influential figure in Spanish West Florida in the late 18th and early 19th centuries), Dylan (Nephew) (Has played quarterback for the Cedar Rapids Titans of the Indoor Football League in 2016 after playing in college at Mississippi State, Pearl River Community College, and the University of Tennessee-Martin), Parker Brett (Grandson)
Manager
Brett Favre has been repped by –
Pro Football Hall of Fame, Museum, Canton, Stark County, Ohio, United States
Favre 4 Hope Foundation, Pass Christian, Harrison County, Mississippi, United States
Position
Quarterback
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, he has a net worth of $100 Million as of 2024.
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 2 in or 188 cm
Weight
101 kg or 222.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Brett Favre has dated –
Deanna Tynes (1984-Present) – He started going out with author Deanna Tynes in the year 1984 and the duo eventually tied the knot on July 14, 1996. They have two daughters together named Brittany Favre-Mallion (b. February 6, 1989) and Breleigh Favre (b. July 13, 1999).
Jennifer Sterger (2008) – It was RUMORed that Brett Favre had a fling with model, television personality, and former online columnist for Sports Illustrated Jennifer Sterger in 2008.
Race / Ethnicity
Mixed (White and Hispanic)
Brett Favre is of Cajun (French), Swiss-German, Spanish, Choctaw Native American, German, English, and Belgian descent.
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Cannon Arm
His toughness
Gun Slinger
Brand Endorsements
Brett Favre has been cast in TV commercials for –
Right Guard Deodorant (1999)
Sensodyne toothpaste (2005)
Wrangler brand Five Star Denim blue jeans (2007-2009)
Prilosec OTC frequent heartburn medication (2006)
Sears Department Stores and their Blue Crew sales staff (2009-2010)
Wrangler Five Star Premium Denim (along with NFL quarterback Drew Brees and NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.) (September 2013)
CopperFit compression sleeves for knees and elbows (2014-2017)
He spent his childhood years growing up in Kiln, Mississippi.
In the 1991 NFL Draft, Brett Favre was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round with the 33rd overall pick and signed a three-year, US$1.4 million contract with a reported signing bonus of $350,000 on July 19, 1991.
In 2015, Brett Favre was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. The following year, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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