Brett Favre, Gunslinger on the Gridiron, Retires

Quarterback Brett Favre
Heinz Kluetmeier / Sports Illustrated

Leader of the Pack
The 38-year-old Favre is certainly one of the greatest players of all time. He led the Green Bay Packers to a Super Bowl victory in 1997 and was chosen as the NFL's Most Valuable Player three times.

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