Super Bowl XXII -- 1988

Super Bowl XXII

Washington Redskins vs. Denver Broncos

Date: January 31, 1988
Host City: San Diego, CA
Stadium: Jack Murphy Stadium
National Anthem: Herb Alpert
Halftime Entertainment: Chubby Checker and The Rockettes
MVP: Doug Williams – Quarterback, Washington Redskins
Final Score: Washington-42 Denver-10

Denver's second consecutive trip to the Super Bowl would be marred with similar results. Ultimately, they would chalk up another L in the Super Bowl column, in a game they came into as the favorite. John Elway and the Broncos jumped out to an early 10-0 1st quarter lead, yet were countered in the 2nd quarter in a record setting way. Doug Williams would rewrite the history books beginning the in the second quarter. Beyond the social avenue he opened being the first African American QB to play in a Super Bowl, he would become the first QB to throw for 4 TDs in a single quarter as well as a half. The Redskins defense was electrified by the offensive production, and were able to contain Elway for the final 3 quarters. Williams would go on to win the MVP award, throwing for a total of 340 yards and 4 TDs.

Check out the summaries for Super Bowl XXI and Super Bowl XXIII.