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 quarter. Following his playing career, Williams began coaching, most notably serving as the head coach of the Grambling State Tigers.

Redskins quarterback Doug Williams became the first black quarterback to start in a Super Bowl and was the only one to have emerged victorious until Russell Wilson won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks.

Nov 16, 2009 · On January 31, 1988, in San Diego, California, Doug Williams of the Washington Redskins—now known as the Washington Commanders—becomes the first African American quarterback to play in a Super...

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.

Redskin running back, Timmy Smith, set a Super Bowl record for rush yards with 204 yards in the blowout. Subscribe to NFL: http://j.mp/1L0bVBu The NFL YouTube channel is your home for immediate...

Doug Williams becomes the first African American quarterback to play, win, and receive MVP of a Super Bowl, as he throws for 340 yards and 4 touchdowns in th...

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.

Dec 24, 2023 · It has been nearly 36 years since Doug Williams became the first Black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl.

Feb 12, 2023 · And yet, 35 years ago, Williams became the first Black quarterback to start a Super Bowl, then conquered the Denver Broncos with an MVP performance.

Feb 9, 2023 · On Jan. 31, 1988, Williams was the MVP of Super Bowl 22, throwing for 340 yards and four touchdowns in Washington’s 42-10 blowout win over Denver. This weekend at Super Bowl LVII, two Black...