10 of the greatest unretirements of all time
Brett Favre, NFL Hall of Famer
Retirement Statement No. 1 (of 3):
“Well, I think we all know why I'm here. I am officially retiring from the NFL and the Green Bay Packers, and as much as I've thought about what I would say, and how ... I promised I wouldn't get emotional ... it's never easy ... God has blessed me with so many great things.”
March 6, 2008
Unretirement statement #1 (of 2):
“It’s in everyone’s best interest to do it quicker than later. I won’t say we’re running out of time, but I need to get into a camp somewhere.”
Aug. 6, 2008