On January 17, 1988, the Washington Redskins and the Denver Broncos faced off in Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. This game would go down in history as one of the most exciting and memorable Super Bowls of all time.
The Broncos, led by quarterback John Elway, got off to a hot start, scoring 10 points in the first quarter. However, the Redskins, with quarterback Doug Williams at the helm, mounted an incredible comeback in the second quarter.
Williams, who became the first African American quarterback to start in a Super Bowl, threw four touchdown passes in the second quarter alone. This included an 80-yard touchdown pass to Ricky Sanders, which was the longest touchdown pass in Super Bowl history at the time.
The Redskins scored a total of 35 points in the second quarter, setting a Super Bowl record for the most points scored in a single quarter. This offensive explosion put the game out of reach for the Broncos, who were unable to recover from the deficit.
Williams finished the game with 340 passing yards and four touchdowns, earning him the Super Bowl MVP award. He became the first African American quarterback to win the award, cementing his place in NFL history.
The final score of the game was 42-10 in favor of the Redskins, who captured their second Super Bowl title. The game was a showcase of the Redskins' offensive prowess and Williams' incredible performance, which broke barriers and inspired future generations of African American quarterbacks in the NFL.
