Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback2026–Present · TV SeriesSelf
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Doug Williams
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Born Aug 9, 1955 Zachary, Louisiana, USA 3 database credits
Douglas Lee Williams (born August 9, 1955) is an American professional football executive and former quarterback and coach who is a senior advisor for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). Williams was the first black quarterback to both start and win a Super Bowl, doing so with Washington in Super Bowl XXII when they were known as the Redskins. He was named Super Bowl MVP after throwing four touchdowns in a single quarter.
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Douglas Lee Williams (born August 9, 1955) is an American professional football executive and former quarterback and coach who is a senior advisor for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). Williams was the first black quarterback to both start and win a Super Bowl, doing so with Washington in Super Bowl XXII when they were known as the Redskins. He was named Super Bowl MVP after throwing four…
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Douglas Lee Williams (born August 9, 1955) is an American professional football executive and former quarterback and coach who is a senior advisor for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). Williams was the first black quarterback to both start and win a Super Bowl, doing so with Washington in Super Bowl XXII when they were known as the Redskins. He was named Super Bowl MVP after throwing four touchdowns in a single quarter.
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- Doug Williams
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- Douglas Lee Williams
- Birthday
- Aug 9, 1955
- Birthplace
- Zachary, Louisiana, USA
- Occupation
- Actor
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Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback2026–Present · TV SeriesSelf
Raise the Flags: 50 Years of Buccaneers Football2025 · TV SeriesSelf
Monday Night Football1970–Present · TV SeriesQuarterbackPhotos
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