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Favre lookalike was at Packers practice

The photo of Brett Favre look-a-like, Krik Ermatinger, which began circulating the web. <a href="http://www.nbc26.com/news/local/128224693.html" target="_blank">NBC WGBA-TV</a>

The photo of Brett Favre look-a-like, Krik Ermatinger, which began circulating the web. NBC WGBA-TV

Published: Aug. 25, 2011 at 4:30 AM

RIPON, Wis., Aug. 25 (UPI) -- A Wisconsin man who resembles Brett Favre said he was surprised to see his picture online after he attended a Green Bay Packers practice.

Kirk Ermatinger, 47, of Ripon, said he saw his picture on several Web sites that speculated whether he was Favre after he attended a Packers practice Thursday, WGBA-TV, Green Bay, reported Wednesday.

Ermatinger, who was also photographed partying at local bars and signing autographs after the practice, said he wasn't trying to trick anyone, but many people automatically assume he is Favre.

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