Table of Contents
- 1 Who was the quarterback for Washington Redskins when they won the Super Bowl?
- 2 Who was the quarterback for the 1987 Washington Redskins?
- 3 Who was the 1st black quarterback?
- 4 Who was the last black QB to win a Superbowl?
- 5 Who was the black quarterback in Super Bowl XXII?
- 6 Who was the first quarterback to start in the Super Bowl?
Who was the quarterback for Washington Redskins when they won the Super Bowl?
Doug Williams
On January 31, 1988, in San Diego, California, Doug Williams of the Washington Redskins—now known as the Washington Football Team—becomes the first African American quarterback to play in a Super Bowl, scoring four of Washington’s five touchdowns in an upset 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII.
Who was the first black person to win the Super Bowl?
Pittsburgh Steelers’ running back Franco Harris carries the football during the Steelers 16-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IX, Jan. 12, 1975, at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans. Harris was the first African-American to win the Super Bowl MVP.
Who was the quarterback for the 1987 Washington Redskins?
Redskins quarterback Doug Williams became the first black quarterback to start in a Super Bowl and was the only one to have emerged victorious until Russell Wilson won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks….
| 1987 Washington Redskins season | |
|---|---|
| Local radio | WMAL |
| Results | |
| Record | 11–4 |
| Division place | 1st NFC East |
Who was the first black QB in the NFL?
Marlin Briscoe
Marlin Briscoe played for the Denver Broncos, an AFL team, in 1968, and is considered the first black quarterback to start a game in the modern NFL.
Who was the 1st black quarterback?
Marlin Briscoe played for the Denver Broncos, an AFL team, in 1968, and is considered the first black quarterback to start a game in the modern NFL.
Who’s the oldest NFL quarterback?
From Elias: Tom Brady currently leads the NFL with 9 touchdown passes at 44 years old, surpassing George Blanda, who was 38 in 1966 as the oldest player in NFL history to the lead the league in touchdown passes through two games….Oldest NFL players in history.
| Player | Vinny Testaverde |
|---|---|
| Retirement Age | 44 |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Years Active | 1987-2007 |
Who was the last black QB to win a Superbowl?
Super Bowl starters
| Quarterback | Result/Super Bowl | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Colin Kaepernick | Lost Super Bowl XLVII | San Francisco 49ers |
| Russell Wilson | Won Super Bowl XLVIII Lost Super Bowl XLIX | Seattle Seahawks |
| Cam Newton | Lost Super Bowl 50 | Carolina Panthers |
| Patrick Mahomes | Won Super Bowl LIV (MVP) Lost Super Bowl LV | Kansas City Chiefs |
Who is the starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins?
No. 14 QB Ryan Fitzpatrick The Washington Football Team has named 17-year veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick as its starting quarterback for the 2021 season. Fitzpatrick, who the team signed in March, has started in 146 games and thrown for nearly 35,000 yards in his career, which is seventh-most among active quarterbacks.
Who was the black quarterback in Super Bowl XXII?
The primary storyline surrounding Super Bowl XXII was that Washington’s Doug Williams was the first African-American quarterback ever to start in a Super Bowl. This was even more meaningful given that the Redskins had been among the last teams to sign a black player after they reentered the league.
Who was the quarterback for the Redskins in 1987?
The Redskins finished the 1987 strike-shortened regular season as NFC East champions with an 11–4 record and the third seed in the NFC playoffs. The Broncos advanced to their second consecutive Super Bowl, overall the third appearance in team history. Quarterback John Elway had another excellent season, passing for 3,198 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Who was the first quarterback to start in the Super Bowl?
This is a list of National Football League (NFL) quarterbacks who have started in the Super Bowl . Hall of Famers Bart Starr (top) and Len Dawson (bottom) started in the first Super Bowl for the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs respectively.