Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback
The stories of the trailblazing and pioneering quarterbacks who transformed American football—from the AFL-NFL merger through the turn of the century. By placing their journeys in full historical and social context, it reveals how politics, culture, and race shaped both their struggles and their triumphs.
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1.Resistance
05-02-20261h 1mMarlin Briscoe, Joe Gilliam and James Harris break the NFL's color barrier at QB despite resistance.
2.Alternative Route
12-02-20261h 8mIn the '70s, most Black QB hopefuls must switch positions in the NFL, while others head to Canada.
3.Race to the Top
19-02-202659 minDoug Williams endures racism and personal tragedy to become the first Black QB to win a Super Bowl.
4.The Quarterbacks of the Future
26-02-20261h 3mBlack QBs of the '80s and '90s revolutionize how the position would be played going forward.
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