1988 Super Bowl

The 1988 Super Bowl, officially Super Bowl XXII, was played on January 31, 1988, between the Washington Redskins and the Denver Broncos. The Redskins' quarterback, Doug Williams, led a dominant second-half comeback, throwing four touchdown passes to secure a 42-10 victory. Williams made history as the first African American quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl. The game was notable for its high-scoring and dramatic turnaround, with the Redskins executing a powerful offensive rally in the third quarter. It remains memorable as a significant moment in football history, highlighting innovation and breakthrough performance.