Synopses & Reviews
BRETT FAVRE
QUARTERBACK
HEIGHT: 6'2"
WEIGHT: 225
BORN: OCTOBER 10, 1969 IN MISSISSIPPI
ACQUIRED: TRADED TO GREEN BAY FROM ATLANTA IN 1992 Brett Favre is a tough, uncompromising quarterback whose leadership and superior play have led Green Bay to two straight Super Bowls. In 1997, he become the National Football League's first three-time Most Valuable Player, winning the award for three straight years. In addition to his record-breaking performances on the field, Favre is famous for his youth-oriented community service, including the Brett Favre Fourward Foundation he started in 1996.
Read about one of football's legendary quarterbacks, a young man whose talent, toughness, and resolve have played an integral part in bringing the storied Green Bay Packers back to their former greatness.
About the Author
Bill Gutman has been a freelance writer for more than twenty years. In that time he has written over 150 books for children and adults, many of which are about sports. He has written profiles and biographies of many sports stars from both past and present, as well as writing about all the major sports, and some lesser ones as well. Aside from biographies, his sports books include histories, how-to instructionals, and sports fiction. He is the author of Archway's Sports Illustrated series; biographies of Bo Jackson, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Grant Hill, Tiger Woods, Ken Griffey, Jr., and Brett Favre; and NBA High-Flyers, profiles of top NBA stars. All are available from Archway Paperbacks. Mr. Gutman currently lives in Dover Plains, New York, with his wife and family.