Big Irv And Brett: A Father’s Day Rememberance

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Published: June 21, 2009

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... high overhead, this place isn't visible from the air and it's pretty hard to get there by foot. But long ago it wasn't like this, long ago this was the biggest part of the town, the small town of Kiln, Mississippi.

Kiln, or referred to as "The Kill" is the hometown of one of the most famous NFL quarterbacks to ever play the game and Kiln doesn't hide the fact of the pride that they have for the town's most famous son.

Just outside of the city limits stands a sign that proudly proclaims that this is the hometown of Brett Favre, the former Green Bay Packer who was known for his powerful arm.

This all began in a small house down Irvin Favre Road just yards away from Rotten Bayou. It began as friendly ball games out front in the summertime months and on Thanksgiving, but it eventually turned into organized sports and then on into high school.

Through all of this, Irvin "Big Irv" Favre was there for his sons, who all played quarterback at ...

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