HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre is enjoying his retirement in Mississippi and tells KARE 11 sports director Eric Perkins he is looking forward to his iconic #4 jersey being retired by the Green Bay Packers later this year.
Perkins flew to Mississippi earlier this week and caught up with Favre last Monday at his office in Hattiesburg.
Looking fit and casual, Favre said he has been working out, "to stay as young as I can." Favre said it's no secret some former NFL players have had physical issues post career.
Favre is a grandfather now. He also enjoys hunting and spending time following his daughter's high school volleyball team.
The former Green Bay Packer and Minnesota Viking quarterback is trying to raise money now for an all-female sports complex, which he said would be the first in Mississippi.
Favre is also busy with his new business venture,
Favre says the upcoming jersey retirement ceremony in Green Bay "had to happen" and he is looking forward to returning to where it all began.
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