to turn pro
in 1988. In 1991, he help lead the Redskins to Super
Bowl XXVI. He was named the MVP of the game, after
passing for 292 yards and 2 touchdowns, and leading his
team to a 37-24 win over the Buffalo Bills. Rypien was
named to the Pro Bowl in 1989 and 1991. After a lot of
struggles in his career, in 1993 he lost his starting
job and became a journeyman backup, serving with the
Cleveland Browns in 1994, the St. Louis Rams in 1995 and
1997, and the Philadelphia Eagles in 1996.
Rypien
is one of five players to throw for at least 300 yards
in his first NFL game and also has the distinction of
becoming the first Canadian-born player to win the
Super Bowl
MVP. Rypien
would spend three years out of football, before
returning as a third-stringer for the Colts in
2001.
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Mark Rypien signed card; Obtained in person Tuesday, June 27th, 2006 Norfolk NAS. Mr. Rypien was the quarterback at Washington State University, then left college early |