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Favre enjoys return to Pack

MADISON, Wis. — Brett Favre can still zip a pass into tight spaces.

Now if his receivers were back in their prime, ol’ No. 4 might have had a few more completions Sunday at his charity flag football game.

It was all just for fun, of course. There are no more NFL comebacks for the 45-year-old quarterback.

It was the culmination of a momentous weekend back in Wisconsin for Favre. He returned to Green Bay to have his jersey retired by the Packers on Saturday, the same night he was inducted into the franchise’s Hall of Fame.

The event marked the emotional end to a long reconciliation between Favre and the Packers. Sunday was all about having fun at Camp Randall Stadium on the University of Wisconsin campus.

Favre’s team of former Packers beat a group of notable retired NFL players 38-32.

“Obviously we were not here to watch stellar football, but it was really awesome to be back with the guys,” Favre said after the game at midfield.

Tired from a busy weekend, Favre was ready to return home to Mississippi and relax.

“I have to admit, I’m worn out just from the emotions,” Favre said. “Yesterday was absolutely amazing, and then to get out here and have a little fun with the guys, it was a lot of fun.”

Known for his gunslinger approach, Favre didn’t waste time showing off his right arm. On his first snap, Favre pumped right, then threw a deep pass about 30 yards to his left that fell out of reach of former teammate Javon Walker.

Later in the drive, on fourth-and-19, Favre threw a bullet of a pass that bounced off the hands of receiver Antonio Freeman.

“I had to get adjusted to catching that Brett Favre fastball again. It was amazing,” said Freeman.

When his defense was on the field, Favre spent time laughing and catching up with former teammates such as running back Dorsey Levens on the sideline.

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