The Super Bowl is the biggest event in American football, and one of the most watched sporting events in the world. Over the years, some of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game have been able to lead their teams to a championship victory, but how many black quarterbacks have won the Super Bowl?
The answer to that question is five. The first black quarterback to win the Super Bowl was Doug Williams, who led the Washington Redskins to a Super Bowl XXII victory in 1988. Williams was a Pro Bowl selection in the 1986 season and was the first black quarterback to start in a Super Bowl.
The second black quarterback to win the Super Bowl was Steve McNair, who led the Tennessee Titans to a Super Bowl XXXIV victory in 2000. McNair was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and was the first black quarterback to be named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player.
The third black quarterback to win the Super Bowl was Russell Wilson, who led the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl XLVIII victory in 2014. Wilson was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and was the second black quarterback to be named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player.
The fourth black quarterback to win the Super Bowl was Cam Newton, who led the Carolina Panthers to a Super Bowl 50 victory in 2016. Newton was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and was the third black quarterback to be named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player.
The fifth and most recent black quarterback to win the Super Bowl was Patrick Mahomes, who led the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl LIV victory in 2020. Mahomes was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and was the fourth black quarterback to be named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player.
So in total, five black quarterbacks have won the Super Bowl over the years, with Doug Williams, Steve McNair, Russell Wilson, Cam Newton, and Patrick Mahomes all being able to lead their teams to a championship victory. All five of these quarterbacks have made a lasting contribution to the game of football, and their accomplishments should be remembered and celebrated.