Marco Rivera,
Football Player,
United States
Before glory
He played in 41 games for the Penn State University Nittany Lions, becoming a second-team All-Big Ten selection.
About Marco Rivera
Former NFL guard best known for the nine seasons he spent as a member of the Green Bay Packers. He was named to the Pro Bowl three consecutive years from 2002 to 2004 and was an All-Pro selection twice.
Family Life
He married Philadelphia native Michelle Rivera.
Friends and colleagues
He and fellow offensive lineman Jake Long are both recipients of the Ed Block Courage Award.
Fast facts
He started every game of the 2002 season despite having torn medial collateral ligaments in both of his knees.