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Favre's retirement becomes official

Published: April 25, 2008 at 9:58 PM
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Favre's retirement becomes official
Green Bay Packers Brett Favre answers questions after being awarded the FedEx Air Player of the Year award at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona on January 30, 2008. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) drops back to pass during the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship game against the New York Giants at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin on January 20, 2008. The Giants won 23-20. (UPI Photo/Brian Kersey)
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GREEN BAY, Wis., April 25 (UPI) -- Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre was officially placed on the NFL's retired list Friday.

Favre, 38, announced his retirement March 6, but there had been speculation in recent weeks that because NFL paperwork on his retirement had not been filed he might be considering playing another season.

The Packers have announced Favre's No. 4 jersey will be retired.

Favre holds the league's all-time records for passing yards, touchdowns, consecutive games started and most wins by a starting quarterback.



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