Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback(2026)
Documentary
First Air Date: 2026-02-05
Average Runtime: N/A
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Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
The stories of the trailblazing and pioneering quarterbacks who transformed American football—from the AFL-NFL merger through the turn of the century. By placing their journeys in full historical and social context, it reveals how politics, culture, and race shaped both their struggles and their triumphs.
Keywords
sportsquarterbackblack historynfl (national football league)
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Season 1
Episodes: 4E01
Resistance
Air Date: 2026-02-05
Marlin Briscoe, Joe Gilliam and James Harris break the NFL's color barrier at QB despite resistance.
E02
Alternative Route
Air Date: 2026-02-12
In the '70s, most Black QB hopefuls must switch positions in the NFL, while others head to Canada.
E03
Race to the Top
Air Date: 2026-02-19
Doug Williams endures racism and personal tragedy to become the first Black QB to win a Super Bowl.
E04
The Quarterbacks of the Future
Air Date: 2026-02-26
Black QBs of the '80s and '90s revolutionize how the position would be played going forward.
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