GREEN BAY – If Brett Favre had his druthers, there would be one man and one man only presenting him for his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next month.
His dad.
Irvin Favre, who died in 2003 at 58 years old, was the driving force behind one of the most remarkable careers in NFL history.
Their close bond dated back to their time together at Hancock North Central High School in Kiln, Miss., where Irvin was the football coach and Brett was the star quarterback in a wishbone offense.
The night after Irvin’s death, Favre threw for 399 yards and four touchdowns as the Packers cruised in a 41-7 win over Oakland on Monday Night Football.