HISTORY IN THE MAKING: DOUG LEE WILLIAMS

First Black NFL Quarterback to win a Super Bowl Title

Douglas Lee Williams (born August 9, 1955) is an American football executive and former quarterback and coach. Williams is best known for his performance with the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos, making him the first black quarterback to both start and win a Super Bowl. He was named Super Bowl MVP after breaking two Super Bowl passing records: 340 yards total, including four touchdowns in a single quarter. Following his playing career, Williams began coaching, most notably serving as the head coach of the Grambling State Tigers. Following that, Williams has been a team executive for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Virginia Destroyers, and Washington Commanders. “Douglas is a natural leader with a confident and commanding presence ... very well-coached by Eddie Robinson. Knows the game and has a real desire to learn more ... just has what it takes for guys to want to follow him ... ideal composure for a quarterback. Has a big-time arm with perfect passing mechanics from head to toe ... back foot is consistent and perpendicular to hips on every throw with a fluid release. Hip rotation is parallel to release on every pass. Makes all the throws. Can really throw it deep with touch and accuracy ... was a pitching prospect ... Has very rare arm strength and overall talent ... Douglas will have one of the strongest arms in the league from the day he’s drafted. Great person. Professors spoke highly of his classroom preparedness. Attentive student that likes to sit in the front of the classroom. Currently a student teacher in Monroe and wants to coach in the future. Hard worker.