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In honor of Super Tuesday the NFL presents Super Bowl 22, the Washington Redskins dominate the Denver Broncos.00:00 - Start17:22 John Elway 56-yard TD Pass24 The primary storyline surrounding Super Bowl XXII was that Washington's Doug Williams was the first African-American quarterback ever to start in a Super Bowl. This was even more meaningful given that the Redskins had been among the last teams to sign a black player after they reentered the league. 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 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 Jan 31, 1988; San Diego, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams (17) reacts on the field after defeating the Denver Broncos 42-10 to win Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Super Bowl XXII - Washington Redskins vs. Denver Broncos - January 31st, 1988. Clint Didier 8 yard pass from Doug Williams (Ali Haji-Sheikh kick) 35: 10: 4: Redskins: Check out the Super Bowl 22 game highlights between the Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos!Check out our other channels:NFL Mundo 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 Speaking of souvenirs that marked the moment, it was cool, too, the day after Super Bowl XXII to be on the same flight back to Dallas with Eddie Robinson, the legend who coached Williams at Grambling. Super Bowl XXII - Washington Redskins 42 Denver Broncos 10 - MVP Redskins QB Doug Williams - Throwing four touchdown passes in an electric second quarter, Doug Williams led Washington to its second Super Bowl victory. Williams accrued 340 yards via the pass -- a Super Bowl record at the time. Trailing 10-0 after one quarter of play, the Redskins erupted for 42 straight points en route to a 42 Super Bowl XXII Washington Redskins vs Denver Broncos Washington Redskins vs Ricky Sanders 80 pass from Doug Williams (Ali Haji-Sheikh Kick) 7: 10: WAS: 4:45: Doug Williams was the fist Black QB to win a Super Bowl. Williams led Washington to a 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII in San Diego on Jan. 31, 1988. AP Photo At one interview session it wasn't even put as a question. A newsman merely said, "Black, Doug." Williams smiled and said what he had been saying all along: "[Coach] Joe Gibbs and [general manager] Bobby Beathard didn't bring me in to be the first black quarterback in the Super Bowl. 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! Williams was a history maker; he became the first black quarterback to play in a Super Bowl when Washington knocked off Minnesota to go to Super Bowl XXII. Running back George Rogers led the team with 613 rushing yards and six touchdowns, but he was nursing an injury going into the Super Bowl. Washington ran through the playoffs and into Super Bowl XXII, where Williams provided one of the greatest single-game performances in NFL History. Down 10-0, Williams and the Redskins exploded for five second-quarter touchdowns en route to a stunning 42-10 victory. On Jan. 31, 1988, Williams directed the greatest offensive performance during a single quarter in NFL postseason history, throwing four touchdown passes as part of a 35-point, 356-yard second quarter in the Washington Redskins’ 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII. 5. Doug Williams, QB, Washington, Super Bowl XXII vs. Denver Broncos (1987) SAN DIEGO – JANUARY 31: Quarterback Doug Williams #17 of the Washington Redskins drops back to pass during Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos at Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. The Redskins won 42-10. Doug Williams. Doug Williams was the first African American quarterback to win MVP in a Super Bowl. As quarterback for the Washington Redskins football team, he not only helped win the game, but was named the Most Valuable Player in Super Bowl XXII on Jan. 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. 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.
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