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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 ... Accomplishments as the First Black Quarterback...
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NFL's first black quarterback Willie Thrower dies from Jet provided by Find Articles at BNET ... Willie Thrower, the NFL's first Black quarterback died of a heart attack at his home in New Kensington, PA. He was 71.
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Who was the first black NFL quarter-back? That is a very interesting question and the response seems to depend greatly on who you ask. You will hear names like Briscoe and Harris, Williams and Thrower but were any of them really the ... He played quarterback way back in the early 20s for a team known as the Hammond Pros.
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NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (AP) -- Willie Thrower, the NFL's first black quarterback, is dead of a heart attack. He was 71. ... Thrower, who died at his home Wednesday, became the league's first black quarterback when he played in one game for the Chicago Bears in 1953.
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NFL's first black quarterback Willie Thrower dies. (Census).(Brief Article)(Obit - Willie Thrower, the NFL's first Black quarterback died of a heart att : Encyclopedia.com ... NFL's First Black Quarterback Dies; News Wire article from: AP Online ; ...Dateline: NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. Willie...s first black quarterback,
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* Doug Williams became the first Black to quarterback a Super Bowl team, the Washington Redskins, in the 22-year history of the event on this day. Williams, who was named MVP in the team's 42-10 win over ...
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The National Football League's first black quarterback has been honored with a statue at the football field where his high school alma mater used to play. ... AP PhotoWillie Thrower, seen here in this file photo, was the first black quarterback to play in the NFL.
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He hopes that The First Black Quarterback can enlighten adults and help young people, as to what it takes to break barriers. About the Author; Bob Schaller is the author of more than 30 books, including For God and Country: Foundations of Faith with Air Force football coach Fisher DeBerry;
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