LA-born Black quarterback Doug Williams’ historic Super Bowl win is still shaping the NFL

By: Tyon Posey

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Thirty-seven years ago on Jan. 31, 1988, Doug Williams stepped onto the field for Super Bowl XXII as the starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins (now Commanders) — and into history.

Going into the game, the pressure on Williams was intense, to say the least.