Doug Williams
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Doug Williams, a trailblazing quarterback, began his professional football career when he was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the 1978 NFL Draft. As the first African American quarterback to be drafted in the first round, Williams entered the league with a lot of attention and expectations. His tenure with the Buccaneers marked

Doug Williams, a trailblazing quarterback, began his professional football career when he was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the 1978 NFL Draft. As the first African American quarterback to be drafted in the first round, Williams entered the league with a lot of attention and expectations. His tenure with the Buccaneers marked

Career Passing Stats

NFL 1978-1989

Yards

16,998

Touchdowns

100

Completion %

49.5

Yards/Game

193.2

#74 All-Time

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Career Timeline

1978-1982

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL)

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1986-1989

Washington Redskins (NFL)

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Born Aug 9th, 1955

Height / Weight 6' 4" 220 lbs

College Grambling St.

Position QB

Uniform #s 12 · 17

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