Marlin Briscoe played for the Denver Broncos, an AFL team, in 1968, and is considered the first black quarterback to start a game in the modern NFL. Briscoe started his rookie year as a defensive back, but when the starting quarterback was injured, Briscoe was called to fill in.

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Sep 22, 2016 · Below is a list of the first black quarterback to start for each team. 1968 — Marlin Briscoe, Broncos. Briscoe was the first black quarterback to start a game in a major pro football league.

Williams is best known for his performance with the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos, making him the first black quarterback to both start and win a Super Bowl. [2] He was named Super Bowl MVP after breaking two Super Bowl passing records: 340 yards total, and being the first to throw four touchdowns in a single ...

Jan 31, 2025 · Williams became the first Black quarterback to be drafted in the first round when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected him No. 17 overall in 1978. Nearly a decade later, after mixed results as Tampa...

Feb 18, 2020 · In 2000, Michael Vick became the first black quarterback selected with the first pick. Then in 2006, Vince Young became the first black quarterback to win rookie of the year, and Cam Newton and Robert Griffin III have won the award since then.

Feb 9, 2024 · Willie Thrower was a pioneer as the first ever Black NFL quarterback, but his name largely was forgotten after a two-game career.

2 days ago · Having the first Black quarterback in 1968 when '68 was the most pivotal year in our country's history, to break the barrier at that position was unique." Almost 60 years later, Briscoe – a 2016 College Football Hall of Fame inductee – will finally have his rightful spot amongst the best players at his position.