Doug Williams - First Black Quarterback at the Super Bowl
How the Washington Redskins quarterback made history at the 1988 Super Bowl.
Sporting Witness · BBC World Service
February 4, 20178m 51s
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Show Notes
In 1988, Doug Williams of the Washington Redskins made history by becoming the first African-American quarterback to play in the Super Bowl - the biggest sporting event in the USA. Williams overcame injury to lead the Redskins to an unexpected 42-10 win over the Denver Broncos. He speaks to Lisa Needham. The programme is a Sparklab Production.
PHOTO: Doug Williams in action at the 1988 Super Bowl (Getty Images)