How Favre Became the Guy Who Wouldn't Go Away

The last time Brett Favre retired from pro football he melted into a puddle of tears. This time, he used email. Favre's agent sent a letter to ESPN's Ed Werder that said, "Mike and Woody, as well as the entire organization, have been nothing short of outstanding."

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How Favre Became the Guy Who Wouldn't Go Away

The future-Hall of Famer retired again on Wednesday, but the country's love affair with the charismatic QB has been growing colder since the mid-90s.

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