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 National Football League (NFL).

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 …

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Jun 18, 2018 · Football executive, coach, and player Doug Williams was born on August 9, 1955 in Zachary, Louisiana to Laura Williams and Robert Williams, Sr. He attended Chaneyville High School, where he initially trained as a linebacker and soon switched to quarterback.

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.

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

Jan 1, 2005 · Doug Williams, an All-America quarterback at Grambling State University, was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round (17th overall) of the 1978 NFL Draft. Williams displayed extreme courage and determination when he started 10 games, one of which he did so with a broken jaw that had been wired shut, during his rookie season.

6 days ago · Doug Williams, a proud product of Louisiana high school football, forever changed the NFL when he became the first Black quarterback to start and win the Super Bowl. His record-breaking performance in Super Bowl XXII not only secured his place in football history but also shattered racial barriers that had long kept Black quarterbacks from ...

4 days ago · GRAMBLING, La. -- Doug Williams is a name etched in NFL history. As the first Black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl, the Louisiana native and Grambling State alum is a landmark figure ...

Feb 3, 2025 · Thirty-seven years ago, Louisiana-born Doug Williams became the first Black quarterback to start and win the Super Bowl. He played for the Washington Redskins (now Commanders).