Driver takes over Favre's softball game

[Brando19]

http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080421/PKR01/80421051/1989

Donald Driver is taking over for Brett Favre as the host of the annual summer benefit softball game between the Green Bay Packers’ offense and defense at Fox Cities Stadium.


The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and the Donald Driver Foundation announced the change this morning.

“I always enjoyed playing in the game and being a part of a fun tradition. Now I’m glad I can take over for Brett and host it for all my teammates,” Driver said in a press release.

This year’s game will be June 15. The event begins at 11 a.m. and will include a home run derby and a sponsors’ softball game. Proceeds will benefit Driver’s foundation, which supports projects for homeless families and education.

Tickets go on sale May 1 at 10 a.m. Box seats are $30, reserved bleacher seats are $20 and general admission grass seats are $10. Patio tables seating four are $200 and include a mini-helmet autographed by Driver.

A four-game ticket package including the softball game and three Timber Rattlers games is available now. Box seats are $55.50 and reserved bleacher seats are $41.

For tickets, call the Timber Rattlers’ ticket office at (920) 733-4152 or go online at www.timberrattlers.com. For information, go to www.donalddriverfoundation.com.

[Brando19]

I know Favre said he's taking a year off and not doing the softball game this year, but I wonder if he'll continue doing it in years to come or if Driver is taking over for good? I hope Favre doesn't just leave Green Bay for good.

[RashanGary]

This is one thing that I think would be cool if Favre kept coming to, to help charity.

[GrnBay007]

Has anyone here ever gone to this? Is it hard to get tickets?

[sheepshead]

I know Favre said he's taking a year off and not doing the softball game this year, but I wonder if he'll continue doing it in years to come or if Driver is taking over for good? I hope Favre doesn't just leave Green Bay for good.

I think it'll be rare the he spends any time up there going forward.

[packinpatland]

I know Favre said he's taking a year off and not doing the softball game this year, but I wonder if he'll continue doing it in years to come or if Driver is taking over for good? I hope Favre doesn't just leave Green Bay for good.

I think it'll be rare the he spends any time up there going forward.

I'd say give the guy some time. He'll be back. His foundation is an important part of who he is.......he isn't going to forget that.......

[Scott Campbell]

He might not be back much. I think it depends on what else he ends up doing in his life.

[MadtownPacker]

I think it being passed down from great player to great player and being kept as a tradition is the best way to go.

[Scott Campbell]

I think it being passed down from great player to great player and being kept as a tradition is the best way to go.

I agree with this. Let the elder statesman on the team carry on the proud tradition.

[DonHutson]

I think it being passed down from great player to great player and being kept as a tradition is the best way to go.

I agree that's a nice idea.

And I just talked to Favre, if Rodgers gets beaned with a pitch we should give him a call. He'll come up and fill in for a few innings.

[MadtownPacker]

And I just talked to Favre, if Rodgers gets beaned with a pitch we should give him a call. He'll come up and fill in for a few innings.

Hahahaha!!! Thats a good burn.

[packinpatland]

I think it being passed down from great player to great player and being kept as a tradition is the best way to go.

Hadn't thought of it this way.....you're right.
Favre and others can always come back if they want as 'guests'.

[woodbuck27]

I think it being passed down from great player to great player and being kept as a tradition is the best way to go.

That's nice thinking Mad.

I like it that DD will take that Charity game on this season. What player is more suited to do that for one season or more? Donald Driver is so well liked and respected in the community. He does soild volunteer work.

DD is the consummate Green Bay Packer.

I believe that Favre won't forget his fans. Brett Favre will live on in Green Bay for decades and he'll not just disappear. Deanna Favre will benefit with the Brett Favre Foundation naturally, with Brett's love of his fans. He'll be visable for us in Wisconsin (Green Bay).

We havn't heard the last of Brett Favre.

PACKERS FOREVER!

[Bretsky]

Who has been to this ? I think GBM has ?

Can somebody give me a scouting report on which tickets to buy ? They are cheap overall so I want the best seats atmosphere wise.

Have a feeling I'd like to attend.

[Zool]

God I hate the offseason. I caught myself reading this and actually being interested.