laughedatbytime Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Long (too long to copy/paste) history of black QBs in the NFL. Very interesting stuff (and some commentary that's fairly controversial) but it covers everyone, even Spurgeon Wynn, Nickie Hall, and the replacement guys in 1987.. http://deadspin.com/the-big-book-of-black-quarterbacks-1517763742 It's amazing that even 35 years ago, a guy like Warren Moon couldn't get a shot in the NFL, and one can say even now, there's a certain element of stereotyping black QBs.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Remember when the reporter asked Doug Williams at the Super Bowl (***skins) "How long have you been a black quarterback?" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Long (too long to copy/paste) history of black QBs in the NFL. Very interesting stuff (and some commentary that's fairly controversial) but it covers everyone, even Spurgeon Wynn, Nickie Hall, and the replacement guys in 1987.. http://deadspin.com/...acks-1517763742 It's amazing that even 35 years ago, a guy like Warren Moon couldn't get a shot in the NFL, and one can say even now, there's a certain element of stereotyping black QBs.... Warren Moon was a great quarterback. I got to see him play when he was at UW (the famous "Moon to Spider" team that led to a Rose Bowl MVP for Moon). He killed it in the Canadian league (5 straight Grey Cups) and, of course, became a great NFL quarterback with the Oilers, and the highest paid player in the league. One can only wonder, had he been white, what his career path might have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Remember when the reporter asked Doug Williams at the Super Bowl (***skins) "How long have you been a black quarterback?" This may not have actually been true... http://www.snopes.com/sports/football/williams.asp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Before Doug Williams the Bucs had Parnell Dickinson. Look him up. Interesting guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinwoodsman Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Thanks for sharing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Remember when the reporter asked Doug Williams at the Super Bowl (***skins) "How long have you been a black quarterback?" This may not have actually been true... http://www.snopes.co...ll/williams.asp It's definitely not true. However, it's fascinating how this faux-question has become such a strong part of NFL folklore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softfilter Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I remember Dave Mays QB for the Browns in 1976/77. At the end of his pro football career he was QB for a semi pro team here in Canton. Also played in the WFL early 70's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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