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Reaction to Brett Favre's enshrinement in Hall of Fame

Published: Aug 06, 2016 at 03:53 PM

Following one of the most remarkable careers in NFL history, Brett Favre was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday night.

In the minutes after Favre opened his Hall of Fame speech with the thought of calling "Mike McCarthy and Ted Thompson and see if I can play the first series" in Sunday's Hall of Fame Game, the NFL community reacted to Favre's enshrinement on social media.

Watching Brett's HOF speech. What a great group tonight! pic.twitter.com/e4pJi2W0ne
— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) August 7, 2016

Congrats to my @packers fam @Favre4Official - You deserve it bro! #HOF
— Jermichael Finley (@JermichaelF88) August 7, 2016

Congrats again, @Favre4Official! #PFHOF16 @rlangejets on No. 4's chapter with the #Jets >> https://t.co/RMyEGP5XMp pic.twitter.com/HkKjXFgHW1
— New York Jets (@nyjets) August 7, 2016

Congratulations Brett and thank you for the memories. #Legend
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) August 7, 2016

Growing up in WI, Brett Favre was larger than life, a living legend, a hero. Truly an inspiration for us young kids trying to make it big.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) August 7, 2016

Nothing better than when one speaks from the heart. @Favre4Official giving an emotional tear jerking speech. #special #PFHOF16 #HallOfFame
— Greg Jennings (@GregJennings) August 7, 2016

How Epic was Brett Favre speech,aww man I almost shed a tear 😢 #PFHOF16 🐐 #Respect #Salute
— Anthony Dixon (@Boobie24Dixon) August 7, 2016

I love both these guys,two awesome men 💯 https://t.co/t66BxvDpWf
— Anthony Dixon (@Boobie24Dixon) August 7, 2016

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