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Brett Favre set to take his place in Packers history

Brett Lorenzo Favre would have been the perfect choice for a reality television show — had this phenomenon been chic a generation ago. That's because anywhere and everywhere Favre went, drama seemed to follow.

There were 45 game-winning drives and 30 fourth-quarter comebacks during his magical 20-year NFL career. There was a Super Bowl championship in 1996, a Super Bowl loss in 1997, and four trips to the NFC Championship Game.

There were countless records, but also more interceptions than any quarterback in NFL history.

There was a 46-day stay at the Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kan.