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Marlin Briscoe (show in 1975), the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League, died Monday.

Marlin Briscoe, the 1st Black starting quarterback in the AFL, dies at 76

The Nebraska native was a star quarterback for Omaha University before the Denver Broncos drafted him as a cornerback in the 14th round in 1968. He wasn't allowed to compete for the QB job in 1969.

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By:
  • The Associated Press
Marlin Briscoe (show in 1975), the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League, died Monday.

Marlin Briscoe, the 1st Black starting quarterback in the AFL, dies at 76

The Nebraska native was a star quarterback for Omaha University before the Denver Broncos drafted him as a cornerback in the 14th round in 1968. He wasn't allowed to compete for the QB job in 1969.

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By:
  • The Associated Press