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This is what a quarterback's play wristband looks like

Here's what one famed former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre wore in a game against the Chicago Bears in 2005, courtesy of ESPN's Darren Rovell:

So, next time you're screaming at your TV, convinced you could be doing a better job than your quarterback, remember that he's executing these intricate plays by reading off a sweaty piece of paper printed in minuscule Times New Roman font. And if you want to study up on old Packers plays, Favre's wristband is on sale at Heritage Auction, where the next minimum bid is a cool $900.