You may know the story of Doug Williams, the first Black quarterback to start a Super Bowl. You may not know the road to reach that moment was brutal.

Doug Williams was the first Black quarterback to lead his team in the Super Bowl 35 years ago, and we should note he did win that game. And Doug Williams joins us now on ALL THINGS CONSIDERED.

Doug Williams (17) of Washington looks to pass against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXII on January 31, 1988 at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, Calif. Getty Images.

Doug Williams’ deep throws were legendary. He could throw the ball 70 yards, or he could go intermediate and short, wherever his coach needed them. “But he’s got more than just talent ...

Who is Doug Williams? By 1987, Williams had lost a lot of the luster that had been attached to his name. He came into the league a hot commodity after setting the world alight at HBCU power ...