2006-07-25 08:49:45 · 16 answers · asked by ticoman0719 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Even Wikipedia says that Willie Thrower beat Marlin Briscoe by 15 years. Thrower didn't start, bu the played qb for the Bears in 1953.
2006-07-25 09:00:53 · answer #1 · answered by redwolf7782 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marlin Briscoe
Mr. Briscoe became the first black starting quarterback in the NFL, at the time when it was believed that African-Americans couldn't lead a team on the field. Mr. Briscoe did what no one had done before. His performance on and off the field paved the way for future minority quarterbacks. As a rookie quarterback with the Denver Broncos, Mr. Briscoe set a NFL record by throwing 14 touchdown passes in 11 games. However, he never played quarterback again. After a visit to Canada, Marlin returned to the NFL where he was named All-Pro with the Buffalo Bills and won two Superbowl rings with the 1973-74 Miami Dolphins. He now spends his life working with kids and teaching them the step-by-step persistence in life that has served him so well in his own life.
2006-07-25 15:56:46 · answer #2 · answered by Zeta 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Willie Thrower ,Chicago Bears out of the Michigan State Univ. He was the first black QB in the NFL in 1953, Briscoe was much later, sorry.
2006-07-25 15:55:01 · answer #3 · answered by preacher55 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marlin Briscoe
2006-07-25 17:24:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doug Williams
2006-07-25 15:53:02 · answer #5 · answered by jatheney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marlin Briscoe was the first starting QB
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlin_Briscoe
Willie Thrower was first to appear at the position, in 1953.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willie_Thrower
2006-07-25 15:55:02 · answer #6 · answered by Matthew S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know who was the 1st black qb in the nfl, but doug williams was the 1st to start and win a superbowl GO REDSKINS
2006-07-27 10:46:21 · answer #7 · answered by nurseholly_1971 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first one I remember played for the Redskins, something Williams, I think.
2006-07-25 15:55:13 · answer #8 · answered by Caleb's Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
marlin briscoe was the first african american quarter back in the new age N.F.L.
The first consistant, starting, african american quaterback, was James Harris, of the Los Angeles Rams, by way of Grambling State University.
2006-07-25 16:03:57 · answer #9 · answered by dave z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Willie Thrower for the Bears
2006-07-25 16:56:46 · answer #10 · answered by Baller_joker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋