Mark Rypien
The quarterback who led Washington to a Super Bowl victory and earned MVP honors.
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Mark Rypien was a quarterback who played for the Washington Redskins (now Commanders) from 1987 to 1992. He was the starting quarterback during the team's Super Bowl XXII victory and was named Super Bowl MVP for his performance in that game.
- Role
- Quarterback
- Affiliation
- Washington Redskins (Commanders)
- Years Active with Club
- 1987–1992
- Major Honour
- Super Bowl XXII Champion and MVP
- Draft Status
- Undrafted Free Agent
Lore & Background
He threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, earning the Super Bowl MVP award. Rypien was an undrafted free agent who became the franchise quarterback, a rare feat for someone without first-round draft status.
In Their Own Story
The source does not provide a detailed narrative about Mark Rypien's personal story or specific game moments beyond his Super Bowl XXII performance and his role as an undrafted free agent.
Reader's Guide
Mark Rypien played for the Washington Redskins from 1987 to 1992. He joined the team as an undrafted free agent and became the starting quarterback. His greatest achievement was leading Washington to victory in Super Bowl XXII, where he completed 12 of 17 passes for 196 yards and three touchdowns, earning Super Bowl MVP.
Did You Know?
- Mark Rypien was an undrafted free agent who became the starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins.
- He was named Super Bowl MVP after Super Bowl XXII, where he threw for two touchdowns and ran for another.
- He played for Washington from 1987 to 1992, a period that included the team's Super Bowl XXII victory.
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