In 2004, Brett Favre, the quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, experienced a series of severe setbacks. First, his father passed away due to illness, then his mother-in-law died in a car accident, and shortly afterward, his wife was diagnosed with cancer. The waves of disasters surrounding his family severely affected Favre's competitive state, and during the game against the New York Giants at the end of the season, Favre suffered a concussion—
He refused to undergo examination and also refused to miss the game. At the time, the League had yet to implement a concussion protection plan, so Favre's decision was not unexpected.
Nevertheless, Favre, who was already reserved a spot in the Hall of Fame early on, still led the Green Bay Packers to advance to the playoffs.
