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Portrait of An Icon: Doug Williams, First Black QB to Win a Super Bowl
Published: May 20, 2009
Williams signed with the Washington Redskins in 1986 after a tumultuous time as Tampa Bay's starter and a stint with the now defunct USFL's Oklahoma Outlaws.
At the request of his former Buccaneer offensive coordinator Joe Gibbs, the former Grambling State star moved to the nation's capital to become Jay Schroeder's backup.
Williams took over and led the Redskins to an opening-day victory against the Philadelphia Eagles when Schroeder went down with an injury. It wouldn't be the last time.
Williams stepped in for the ailing Schroeder on two more occasions, leading Washington to victories over the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings.
Despite his success and team high 94.0 quarterback rating, Williams only started two games, playing against the Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Rams—both losses—when the Washington Redskins had already qualified for the playoffs.
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