Williams is best known for his performance with the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos, making him the first black quarterback to both start and win a Super Bowl. [2] He was named Super Bowl MVP after breaking two Super Bowl passing records: 340 yards total, and being the first to throw four touchdowns in a single ...

3 hours ago · On January 31, 1988, Williams led Washington to a dominant 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos. In one of the most electrifying quarters in Super Bowl history, he threw four touchdown passes in the second quarter alone, finishing the game with 340 passing yards and earning Super Bowl MVP honors Williams became the first Black quarterback to ...

Jan 18, 2025 · Last week, Washington announced that Williams would serve as their honorary captain throughout the playoffs. The team and coaching staff wore shirts bearing the number 17 to honor him and...

4 days ago · Thirty-seven years ago on Jan. 31, 1988, Doug Williams stepped onto the field for Super Bowl XXII as the starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins (now Commanders) – and into history.

Doug Williams realized a dream come true and was set to lead his team to Super Bowl XXII against the AFC Denver Broncos, becoming the first black quarterback to start and play in a Super Bowl.

Feb 1, 2023 · Williams was the first Black quarterback to win the Super Bowl, changing a narrative that Black QBs couldn't lead a team to a title while becoming a folk hero in the process.

Apr 30, 2023 · NFL Quarterback Legend Doug Williams is Furious Only 1 HBCU Player Was Drafted. Apr 30, 2023 1:06 PM EDT. AS Nation - NFL - AFC ... -> Denver Nuggets-> Minnesota Timberwolves-> Portland Trail ...

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Jan 1, 2005 · His performance that day was memorable as he led Washington to a thrilling 42-10 win over the Denver Broncos and was named the game’s MVP. He threw four touchdowns, all in the second quarter. His four TD strikes tied a Super Bowl record at the time and he also established then records for passing yards (340) and longest touchdown pass (80).

Jan 30, 2018 · But it wasn’t until Doug Williams led the Washington Redskins to a 42-10 triumph over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII — becoming the first black quarterback to win a Super Bowl — that...