Williams, Doug
1955- · Contribution: 1988
Football quarterback
First Black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl, and to be named Super Bowl MVP
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1955, Zachary, Louisiana
- Active since
- 1978
- Category
- Sports & Athletics
- Best known for
- First Black quarterback to win and be named MVP of a Super Bowl
Impact on the world
Williams demolished the myth that a Black quarterback couldn't win at the sport's highest level, delivering one of the greatest performances in Super Bowl history.
Sources
- ESPN
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