#4: Brett Favre, Quarterback:
Brett Favre was known for many things, but on field, this is my lasting memory of him, save for his father's passing pic.twitter.com/FnXmm8HqAk
— Mike Kennedy (@mbken84) August 7, 2016
No brainer pick here. Brett Favre was not only the best to wear number four, but one of the best to ever play the game. Favre is the holder of numerous NFL records, some good , and some to be forgotten. Although his most memorable moments mostly came with the Green Bay Packers, the video above shows just how dangerous Favre could be.
The definition of an iron man, Favre holds the record for 321 consecutive starts including the playoffs. He is a three time NFL MVP (consecutive seasons), 11 time Pro Bowler, and led the Packers to seven division titles, four NFC title game appearances, and a Super Bowl championship. He was the NFL’s all-time leading passer until Peyton Manning broke his record. His performance in a game against the Raiders the day after his father died in 2003, is still one of the most feel good stories in NFL history(399 yards 4 TD’s).
“I think I’m pretty smart, and I think I’m really smart when it comes to football. Some people might not agree, but there comes a time when you want to show that side. If people say, ‘Damn, how did you read that coverage?’, I say, ‘Well. I guess I’m not the dumb redneck you think I am: But if they want to keep thinking that way, that’s fine. I’ll just keep walking away with the victories.”
–Brett Favre via profootballhof.com
With as much good that followed Favre throughout his career, not everything was rainbows and butterfly’s during the course of his career. He had a well documented addiction to Vicodin as a result of his ironman mentality. Favre went on to describe himself shaking constantly while trying to kick the habit. “The Gunslinger” also holds the all-time record for interceptions thrown with 336, a record that gets shadowed due to fantastic career.
During the course of his career, Favre played for the Atlanta Falcons (1991), Green Bay Packers (1992-2007), New York Jets (2008) and Minnesota Vikings (2009-2010). Favre retired after the 2010 season with 71,838 career passing yards and 508 career touchdowns. Brett Favre was honored for his career by being a part of the 2016 Pro football Hall of Fame class.
Honorable Mention: Jim Harbaugh
