What happens when an NFL legend decides the rules don't apply to him? 🏈

In this episode, we go beyond the 299 consecutive games and the three MVP awards to uncover the dark side of Brett Favre's legacy.

Is this a story of blind hero worship, or a "win at all costs" mentality gone wrong? This is the story of the Mississippi Swindle.

✨References✨

Brett Favre and the Mississippi Welfare Scandal: Inside the Shocking Fraud Case

Brett Favre Sexting Accuser Speaks Out in New Documentary

Brett Favre Sues Shannon Sharpe, Pat McAfee for Defamation

Brett Favre Allegedly Used Welfare Funds for College Volleyball Stadium

NFL Legend Brett Favre Says He's Likely Had 'Thousands' of Concussions

Brett Favre testified about allegedly misusing welfare funds for volleyball arena : NPR

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