Shortly after it was announced that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre wouldn’t play in Monday night’s game against the New York Giants, his web site began selling a signed football commemorating his 297-game streak of starts.
The autographed commemorative football was listed at the cut rate price of $499.99 and pre orders are being taken now.
“One of the most historic streaks ever in all of sports has come to an end,” the message reads on Favre’s site.
“The NFL’s own Ironman Brett Favre has ended his consecutive starting game streak at 297. Chances are if your under 40 you don’t remember a time in the NFL with out Brett Favre playing on Sunday.
This is a monumental feat especially at the quarterback position. Just consider since 1992 the Chicago Bears have watched over 20 QB’s start for their team; and the average career length in the NFL is less than four years.”
The autographed football will include the inscription “297 starts 1992-2010″.
Will someone please tell Brett Favre to retire.
