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Favre's hometown quiet, respectful on day of his retirement

Associated Press

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Magnolia trees swayed and palm fronds rustled in a cool wind along the stately iron gateway to Brett Favre's massive farm, set in rolling pine-covered hills just west of this southern Mississippi town. There were no makeshift signs honoring his Hall of Fame quality career, no groups of curious onlookers or lines of cars parked on the edge of the rural, four-lane highway that runs past his driveway. It was quiet, and locals showed little interest in disturbing one of the ...

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