MARK RYPIEN

Mark Rypien, Super Bowl XXVI (26) MVP, former quarterback of the Washington Redskins.  

Canadian born, but raised in Spokane, WA, Rypien enjoyed a stellar high school career being named all-state in three sports. Concentrating on football, he signed with Washington State University where he enjoyed continued success being named all-Pac 10 in 1984 and honorable mention All-America in 1984 and 1985. Drafted in the sixth round of the 1986 draft by the Washington Redskins, Rypien played for Redskins, Browns, Rams, Eagles and Colts in a career that ended in 2001. During that span he passed for 18,473 yards and 115 touchdowns and was chosen as NFC player of the Year in 1991. The two-time Pro Bowler’s proudest moment came in 1992. Rypien led the Redskins a 37-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI, passing for 292 yards and 2 touchdowns and was chosen Most Valuable Player.