Douglas Lee Williams (born August 9, 1955 in Zachary, Louisiana) is a former American football quarterback. Williams was best known for his MVP performance in Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos. He is, to date, the only African American quarterback who has won the Super Bowl.
Doug Williams attended Grambling State University. After being red-shirted for his 1973 freshman season, Doug Williams became starting quarterback at Grambling State...
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Douglas Lee Williams (born August 9, 1955 in Zachary, Louisiana) is a former American football quarterback. Williams was best known for his MVP performance in Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos. He is, to date, the only African American quarterback who has won the Super Bowl.
Doug Williams attended Grambling State University. After being red-shirted for his 1973 freshman season, Doug Williams became starting quarterback at Grambling State midway through the 1974 season. As quarterback, he led Grambling State to three Southwestern Athletic Conference Championships and three Black College National Championships. For his outstanding senior season of 1977, Williams finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting and was an Associated Press first-team All-American. Williams finished his college career with a 35-5 record and set numerous school records. Doug Williams graduated in 1977 with a BS in health and physical education and was drafted as the 17th overall pick in the first round of...
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