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Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback – Season 1, Episode 1 Resistance

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As recently as 1968, it was widely believed in the NFL that Black people lacked the character to play QB; into that hostility wade three pioneers who would be the first Black QBs to crack NFL starting lineups: Marlin Briscoe, Joe Gilliam and James Harris.
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Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback — Season 1, Episode 1

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Maria Taylor

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Randall Cunningham

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James Harris

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Doug Williams

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Warren Moon

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Maria Taylor

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Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback — Season 1, Episode 1

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Synopsis As recently as 1968, it was widely believed in the NFL that Black people lacked the character to play QB; into that hostility wade three pioneers who would be the first Black QBs to crack NFL starting lineups: Marlin Briscoe, Joe Gilliam and James Harris.
Executive Producer
Maria Taylor
Network
Peacock
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 5, 2026
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