Did Brett Favre get into the Hall of Fame as Packer?
CANTON, Ohio (WBAY) – When Brett Favre enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, he will become the 24th Packer enshrined in Canton, Ohio. While not thrilled about seeing purple in Favre’s locker, fans say it’s important to keep Favre’s overall career in perspective.
When was Brett Favre inducted into the Packer Hall of Fame?
2016
Brett Favre/Hall of Fame induction
GREEN BAY – For all the drama in his career, there was no drama with this one. As expected from the moment he retired five years ago, former Packers quarterback Brett Favre was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016 inductees on Saturday. “It is an incredible honor,” Favre said.
Who introduced Brett Favre into Hall of Fame?
On Saturday evening, legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre accepted his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was introduced by his wife, Deanna, and was the final speaker during the ceremony, in which eight new members of the Hall were enshrined.
How many Hall of Fame quarterbacks do the Packers have?
The Green Bay Packers have 27 individuals in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, including Class of 2021 inductee Charles Woodson.
How long was Brett Favre speech?
In 2016, Brett Favre spoke for 36 minutes in one of the most memorable Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speeches ever, a mark that was topped by Tony Gonzalez’s 39-minute address in 2019. Nobody will challenge those marks next month when the classes of 2020 and 2021 are enshrined in Canton, Ohio.
Who is Brett Favre’s dad?
Irvin Favre
Brett Favre/Fathers
He played quarterback, lineman, strong safety, placekicker, and punter in a primarily option, run-oriented offense coached by his father, Irvin Favre, who was the head coach of the Hawks football team.
Who is the most famous Green Bay Packer?
Top Ten Green Bay Packers of All-Time (My List)
- Earl “Curly” Lambeau (78 Fan Points)
- Brett Favre (68 Fan Points)
- Reggie White (22 Fan Points)
- Ray Nitschke (19 Fan Points)
- Aaron Rodgers (10 Fan Points)
- Paul Hornung (9 Fan Points)
- Forrest Gregg (8 Fan Points)
- Arnie Herber/ Tony Canadeo (7 Fan Points)