Douglas Lee Williams (born August 9, 1955) is an American professional football executive and former quarterback and coach who is a senior advisor for the Washington Commanders of the …

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Jun 18, 2018 · Williams, the first African American starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl, was named MVP with 340 passing yards and 18 of 29 passes completed.

Feb 1, 2023 · When people meet Doug Williams, they know who they're meeting: Doug Williams, the first Black quarterback to win a Super Bowl. On Jan. 31, 1988, he changed a narrative that …

Nov 5, 2025 · Williams blazed a path from little that opened doors for many. He became the first black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl in 1988 for the Washington Redskins. Often …

Apr 15, 2022 · From the mid-to-late 1970s, Doug Williams was a record-setting quarterback for Grambling State University. It seemed like everything he touched for the Tigers turned to gold. …

Dec 13, 2025 · Doug Williams’s story is one of breaking barriers and delivering on the biggest stage. In 1978, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers used their first-round draft pick (17th overall) on …

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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 …

He was named All-America quarterback by the Associated Press and was fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting. Williams was named the Black College Player of the Year twice. His career …