Brett Favre Retires: His Top 10 Greatest Moments

So Brett Favre retires, again.  The only thing Favre has more than interceptions thrown is retirement press conferences. Call me silly though, but I believe with only a little doubt, that this is truly the end. 

It has been an amazing career. One with pratfalls and completions. He gave us cheers, frustration, and a bunch of moments in between.  There is no doubt that he will be regarded as on of the greatest to throw a football. His legacy is a rich one.

Here is but a brief look into one of the more memorable careers in sports.

10. Favre Begins His Illustrious Career

On September 20, 1992 Favre began a career that would be typified by grit and determination.  He had played in previous games before this with Atlanta and even in Green bay for then injured Don Majkowski.  This was the game that would give sports fans insight into what Brett Favre was made out of.

After replacing a hobbled Majkowski, Favre quickly fumbled the ball. He then fumbled a few more times.  Amidst boos and a confident Bengal defense, Favre initiated a come from behind victory. He solidified it with a Touchdown pass to Kitrick Taylor. 

9. Favre Takes Lead In Touchdown Passes

Here is fan footage of the record breaking event.

8. Winning His First Playoff Game

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GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a Packers touchdown during the NFC championship game against the New York Giants on January 20, 2008 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants defeate

Many Packer fans will have their misgivings about how and where Favre ended his career but they cannot ignore what he did for their franchise.  Before Favre's emergence, the Packers were in the doldrums.  Just two short years after his initial win against Cincinnati, Favre was leading the Packers to their first playoff win in eleven years.

7. Favre Plays For His Dad

Football, like any sport, transcends itself when you add an emotional storyline. None could be more poignant as the one that happened on December 22, 2003. But a day removed from his father's passing, Favre completely annihilated the Raiders. Then he broke down and cried.

6. Favre Wins MVP

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GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 10: Linebacker Brian Urlacher #54 of the Chicago Bears lines up at the line of scrimmage and watches quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Green Bay Packers prior to the snap of the ball during their game on September 10, 2006 at La

Every legend has their seasons where they just dominate. Favre had too many to count. The first is always special. Favre won his in 1995.

That season is remembered for his game in November against the Bears. One week removed from an ankle injury, he lit up the Bears' defense for over 300 yards. No one could play hurt like Favre.

5. Favre Superhero Against 49ers

By now we have all seen this video but it bears repeating. Favre is a legend for his ability to do the impossible. Here he trows a deep pass through space of a walnut to win the game.

4. Monday Night Highlights

We were made aware of Favre's focus early in 1995.  Playing the Bear's earlier in the year, he completed an amazing 99-yard pass to teammate Robert Brooks.

3. Favre Bests Then Hated Rivals

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CHICAGO - DECEMBER 23: Brett Favre #4 of the Green Bay Packers attempts a pass against the Chicago Bears on December 23, 2007 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Brett Favre always had a flair for the dramatic. It was always so much more special when he was doing it in the green and yellow of the Packers' uniform.

On September 26th 1999, he did just that against the then arch-rival Minnesota Vikings. With only moments left in the game. Favre threw a 23 yard pass to Corey Bradford to seal the comeback.

2. Taking It To The Playoffs

Oh how Favre created. It was fun to see things go completely awry after the snap and for him to make sweet, sweet, lemonade. Here is one of the classics.  Incidentally, it got him to the playoffs. 

1: Favre Wins It All In Superbowl XXXI

You cannot be a legend with out a championship. It is an argument we now take for granted. Well, Favre got his in 1997.

The MVP of the game may have been Desmond Howard, but Favre completed 14 of 27 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns. Solidifying Green Bay's arrival as champions.