Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback

Season 1

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4 episodes · First aired 2026-02-05

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S1 E161 min

Resistance

Marlin Briscoe, Joe Gilliam and James Harris break the NFL's color barrier at QB despite resistance.

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S1 E268 min

Alternative Route

In the '70s, most Black QB hopefuls must switch positions in the NFL, while others head to Canada.

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S1 E359 min

Race to the Top

Doug Williams endures racism and personal tragedy to become the first Black QB to win a Super Bowl.

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S1 E463 min

The Quarterbacks of the Future

Black QBs of the '80s and '90s revolutionize how the position would be played going forward.