Seattle Seahawks Russell Wilson becomes second black quarterback to win Super Bowl
Russell Wilson made history when he became just the second African American quarterback to win a Super Bowl championship. The 25-year-old Seattle Seahawks player is also the third youngest player in the league to take home the trophy.
Wilson led the Seahawks to a 43-8 win over the highly favored Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII on Sunday.
Wilson—whose grandfather, Harry B. Wilson, Jr. is a former president of the historically Black university Norfolk State University—now joins Doug Williams formerly of the Washington NFL franchise as the only Black men to win a Super Bowl as starting quarterback. The Richmond, Va. native is, at 25, also the third youngest quarterback to win a Super Bowl.
Wilson didn’t put up eye-popping stats in the Seahawks’ victory. But the second-year quarterback delivered a mistake-free performance and made just enough big plays to help his team claim its first world championship in franchise history.
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Seattle Linebacker Malcolm Smith was named Super bowl MVP.
The third year player intercepted a tipped pass by Manning and returned it 69 yards for a pick-6 defensive touchdown.
Congratulations Mr. Wilson!
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