Marlin “The Magician” Briscoe
On September 29, 1968, the Denver Broncos sent rookie Marlin Briscoe into action at quarterback with just under 10 minutes to play in the home opener against the Boston Patriots. The 14th round draft pick nicknamed “The Magician” wasted little time completing his first pro pass when he immediately hooked up on a 22-yarder to Eric Crabtree. The following drive, Briscoe directed the Denver offense on an 80-yard drive capped by his brilliant 12-yard touchdown run.
Briscoe made history that day by becoming the first African American to play quarterback in the American Football League. He furthered his legacy one week later when he started at quarterback against the Cincinnati Bengals. By taking over the reins for the Broncos, Briscoe became the first African American starting quarterback in modern pro football history.
ARI @ STL |
PIT @ ATL |
WAS @ NYG |
MIA @ NE |
OAK @ KC |
HOU @ IND |
JAC @ BAL |
GB @ BUF |
TB @ CAR |
CIN @ CLE |
NYJ @ TEN |
DEN @ SD |
MIN @ DET |
SF @ SEA |
DAL @ PHI |
NO @ CHI |
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