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Doug Williams

Quarterback Doug Williams #17 of the Washington Redskins looks to pass during Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos at Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. The Redskins won 42-10. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Doug Williams' historic Super Bowl revisited 25 years later

David A. Love
OPINION - To some degree, Williams’ victory in Super Bowl XXII shattered racial stereotypes about the ability of black athletes to excel in such a position...
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Why Washington DC can't wait for Robert Griffin III

Jay Scott Smith
theGRIO REPORT - The anticipation in the nation's capital has only started to build as the No. 2 pick, Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III, is expected to bring the Washington Redskins back to prominence...
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The top 10 greatest black quarterbacks of all time

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SLIDESHOW - With all the focus on Tom Brady and Eli Manning this weekend, theGrio is paying homage to the best black athletes to play the quarterback position...
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Black fans have grown to love the Redskins

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The Washington Post - The affinity for the team is seen at Mount Ephraim Baptist Church on fall Sundays, when the Rev. Joseph Gilmore Jr., dismisses his parishioners at 12:30 so he can get situated in his "man cave" before kickoff...
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Slideshow: theGrio's Super Bowl dream team

Kyle Harvey
SLIDESHOW - In honor of our American past time, we here at theGrio have decide to reflect on our favorite players from Super Bowl past to create the ultimate battle tested team...
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