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Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback

Season 1 · 4 episodes · Feb 5, 2026

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    Episode 1

    Resistance

    Feb 5, 2026

    Marlin Briscoe, Joe Gilliam and James Harris break the NFL's color barrier at QB despite resistance.

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    Episode 2

    Alternative Route

    Feb 12, 2026

    In the '70s, most Black QB hopefuls must switch positions in the NFL, while others head to Canada.

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    Episode 3

    Race to the Top

    Feb 19, 2026

    Doug Williams endures racism and personal tragedy to become the first Black QB to win a Super Bowl.

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    Episode 4

    The Quarterbacks of the Future

    Feb 26, 2026

    Black QBs of the '80s and '90s revolutionize how the position would be played going forward.