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  1. Douglas Lee Williams (born August 9, 1955) is an American football executive and former quarterback and coach. 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]

  2. Apr 15, 2022 · May we never forget — On January 31, 1988, Doug Williams of the Washington Redskins became the first African American quarterback to play in a Super Bowl, scoring four of Washington’s five touchdowns in an upset 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII!

  3. 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.

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  5. Feb 8, 2023 · The Sporting News introduces you to Doug Williams, the first Black quarterback to lead his team to a Super Bowl victory.

  6. Feb 12, 2023 · You may know the story of Doug Williams, the first Black quarterback to start a Super Bowl. You may not know the road to reach that moment was brutal.

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  7. Jun 13, 2020 · Doug Williams traveled a long road, not to mention an atypical one, to become the first black quarterback to win a Super Bowl.

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

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