Mark Rypien
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Mark Robert Rypien (born October 2, 1962) was a U.S. (Canadian-born) football player. He was named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) in the Super Bowl of 1992, after passing for 292 yards and 2 touchdowns. Rypien was named to the Pro Bowl in 1989 and 1991.
Following the Redskins championship season, Rypien played poorly. His passer rating plummeted from 97.9 in 1991 to 71.7 in 1992. During the 1993 season he would lose his starting job and become a journeyman backup.
His last touchdown pass came in relief of Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Ty Detmer. It was an 8-yarder to Irving Fryar scored with five seconds remaining in a 37-10 rout by the Indianapolis Colts.
Rypien would spend three years out of football, before becoming a third-stringer for the Colts in 2001.