Two former New England high school quarterbacks have starred in Super Bowls

We dive into quarterbacks that have played in Super Bowls as we head into Super Bowl Sunday

Jan 16, 2011; Chicago, IL, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) throws a pass during the first quarter of the 2011 NFC divisional playoff game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-Imagn Images / Mike DiNovo-Imagn Images

When it comes to signal callers that have played in the biggest football game of the year, the Super Bowl, every region in the United States is represented. 

A region of the country that’s seen its fair share of Super Bowl victories because of the New England Patriots is the New England region itself. 

Two quarterbacks from Connecticut and Massachusetts, respectively, have played in Super Bowl games. Coincidentally, both passers have ended up coaching football on the high school level after their playing careers in the National Football League (NFL). 

Check down below for the two quarterbacks from the New England region that have played in Super Bowls: 

CONNECTICUT 

Steve Young, Greenwich (Super Bowl XXIX): Young led the San Francisco 49ers to a 49-26 victory over the then-San Diego Chargers in Super Bowl XXIX. The southpaw completed 24-of-36 passes for 325 yards and six touchdowns in the win. 

MASSACHUSETTS 

Matt Hasselbeck, Xaverian Brothers (Super Bowl XL): Hasselbeck ended up coming on the short end of Super Bowl XL in a 21-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Seahawks’ quarterback completed 26-of-49 passes for 273 yards and a touchdown. 

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