Minor Achievements

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Brett Favre Minor Achievements
With how busy Favre was with his football career he found time to established the 'Brett Favre Fourward Foundation' in 1996, its mission to provide aid to disadvantaged or disabled children residing in Mississippi and Wisconsin; in conjunction with his annual golf tournament, celebrity softball game and fundraising dinners, foundation has donated in excess of $3 million to charities in the two states. Another thing was that he was inducted into the Southern Miss Sports Hall of Fame in April of 1997 and was named to the Southern Mississippi Football Team of the Century in 2001. Favre also was awarded the United States Sports Academy Male Athlete of the Year Award in 2007 finishing ahead of Tiger Woods and Tom Brady. He also was awarded the Chris Greicius Celebrity Award from the Make a Wish Foundation in 2007 for "being a true standout, even among the many generous celebrities who help create magical experiences for the kids who wish to meet them." He had his high school jersey (No. 10) retired in April of 1993; school further honored him May 8, 2004, by re-naming its field, 'Brett Favre Field,' and dedicating a new life-sized statue of Favre displayed at the entrance to the stadium.