Marlin Briscoe, 1st Black starting QB in AFL, dies at 76
Marlin Briscoe, who became the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League more than 50 years ago, has died.
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Marlin Briscoe, who became the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League more than 50 years ago, has died.
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