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A Look Back At Super Bowl XXII
The Washington Redskins will honor the Super Bowl XXII Championship team at this week's Alumni Homecoming game. Here's a look back at the decisive game.
Washington Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs takes the field prior to Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Jan. 31, 1988 in San Diego.
Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams looks downfield for a receiver during Super Bowl XXII between the Washington Redskins and the Denver Broncos on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California .
Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams drops back to pass in NFL Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California.
Washington Redskins wide receiver Ricky Sanders is being chased by Denver Broncos cornerback mark Haynes as he goes into the endzone for a touchdown in the 2nd quarter of Super Bowl XXII, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1988 in San Diego. Sanders, who set a record for most yardage in first half of a Super Bowl.
Denver Broncos running back Ken Bell is hit hard by Redskins defensive tackle Dean Hamel during Super Bowl XXII between the Washington Redskins and the Denver Broncos on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California.
Washington Redskins running back Timmy Smith delivers a blow to a Broncos defender during Super Bowl XXII between the Washington Redskins and the Denver Broncos on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California.
Washington Redskins running back Timmy Smith finds room to run during Super Bowl XXII between the Washington Redskins and the Denver Broncos on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California.
Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams and Super Bowl MVP throws a pass during Super Bowl XXII, a 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos on January 31, 1988.
Washington Redskins wide receiver Clint Didier celebrates with Jeff Bostic after a touchdown in a 42-10 win over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII on January 31, 1988 at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California.
Washington Redskins wide receiver Ricky Sanders celebrates with running back Timmy Smith after Sanders scored one of his two touchdowns during Super Bowl XXII, a 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos.
Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams hands off the ball to Washington Redskins running back Timmy Smith during Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California.
The Washington Redskins defensive line faces off with the Broncos offensive line during Super Bowl XXII.
Washington Redskins defensive end Charles Mann sheds a block and gets into the backfield during Super Bowl XXII, a 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos on January 31, 1988, at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California.
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway falls under the heavy pressure of Washington's Dexter Manley and Monte Coleman during Sunday's Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium, Feb. 1, 1988 in San Diego.
Washington Redskins cornerback Barry Wilburn intercepts a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Ricky Nattiel during Sunday's Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium, Feb. 1, 1988 in San Diego.
Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams celebrates after he led the Redskins to a 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII in San Diego, in this Feb. 1, 1988. Williams completed 18 of 29 attempts and was named Most Valuable Player.
