On February 5th, 1988, in San Diego, California, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII. This game would go down in sports history for a remarkable performance by the Redskins' quarterback, Doug Williams.
Williams, who became the first African American quarterback to start in a Super Bowl, had a shaky start. The Broncos took an early 10-0 lead, and Williams suffered a hyperextended knee in the first quarter. However, he returned to the game in the second quarter and proceeded to lead one of the most incredible offensive displays in Super Bowl history.
In the second quarter alone, Williams threw four touchdown passes, a Super Bowl record that still stands today. The Redskins scored 35 points in that quarter, which is also a Super Bowl record for points scored in a single postseason quarter.
Williams finished the game with 340 passing yards and four touchdowns, earning him the Super Bowl MVP award. The Redskins went on to win the game 42-10, marking the second-largest margin of victory in a Super Bowl at the time.
Doug Williams' performance not only led his team to victory but also shattered stereotypes and paved the way for future African American quarterbacks in the NFL. His incredible comeback and record-setting accomplishments on February 5th, 1988, will forever be etched in the annals of sports history.
