No, Russell Wilson did not win the Super Bowl in his rookie year. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2012, and although he had a successful season, the Seahawks did not reach the Super Bowl that year. Wilson's first Super Bowl victory came in the 2013 season when the Seahawks won Super Bowl XLVIII.
He was 24.
Two black quarterbacks have won Super Bowl Rings as starters, Doug Williams and Russell Wilson.
Yes, Russell Wilson has received several awards throughout his NFL career, including being named to multiple Pro Bowl selections. He was also awarded the Super Bowl MVP for his performance in Super Bowl XLVIII, where he led the Seattle Seahawks to victory. Additionally, Wilson has been recognized with the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award for his charitable work off the field.
No. Eugene Wilson did not play in Super Bowl XV. He was less than a year old when Super Bowl XV was played. Eugene Wilson did play in Super Bowl XXXVIII, Super Bowl XXXIX and Super Bowl XLII as a member of the New England Patriots.
Four quarterbacks have won the Super Bowl in their second NFL season-- Ben Roethlisberger, Tom Brady, Kurt Warner, and Russell Wilson. However, Roethlisberger was younger than Brady, Warner, and Wilson in age.
Through Super Bowl XLIII SB XXII - Doug Williams, RedskinsSB XXXIV - Steve McNair, TitansSB XXXIX - Donovan McNabb, EaglesSB XLVIII - Russell WilsonSB XLIX - Russell Wilson
As of October 2023, Russell Wilson has 10 playoff wins in his NFL career. He achieved this during his time with the Seattle Seahawks and with the Denver Broncos. Wilson's playoff success includes a Super Bowl victory and multiple deep playoff runs with the Seahawks.
No ... Russell joined the Steelers in the 1980 season after they had won Super Bowl XIV over the Rams. The Steelers did not go to another Super Bowl until SB XXX. He retired after the 1983 season.
On February 2, 2014, Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks became the second African-American quarterback to win a Super Bowl. He was at the helm when the Seahawks defeated the Denver Broncos 43 to 8 in Super Bowl XLVIII. The first was Doug Williams of the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XXII on January 31, 1988.
Stanley Wilson
There are four quarterbacks who have won the Super Bowl in their 2nd year in the NFL. They are: Tom Brady, New England Patriots, drafted 2000, won 2001 season, Super Bowl XXXVI Kurt Warner, St Louis Rams, undrafted, rookie season 1998, won 1999 season, Super Bowl XXXIV Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers, drafted 2004, won 2005 season, Super Bowl XL Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks, drafted 2012, won 2013 season, Super Bowl XLVIII
Doug Williams is the only black starting quarterback to win the Super Bowl. Back-ups include Joe Gilliam and Dennis Dixon.