Who was the first Black quarterback in the Hall of Fame?

Warren Moon
Warren Moon, who made seven playoff appearances, was the first black quarterback elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. During his NFL career (1984–2000), he was the first black quarterback on four different teams.

Has the San Francisco 49ers ever had a Black quarterback?

Troy Smith is the 49ers’ first-ever black starting quarterback. Go ahead and check the list of every single starting quarterback the 49ers have ever had. About the darkest-skinned guy you’ll see on that list is Jim Plunkett (1976 and 1977).

Who was the first Black NFL starting quarterback?

Marlin Briscoe
In 1968, Marlin Briscoe became the first Black starting quarterback in modern pro football in America. This is the story of how he came to achieve that, and the legacy he left.

Did John Brodie make the Hall of Fame?

He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1986. In 2010, Brodie was inducted into the African-American Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame, becoming the first European-American so honored.

Who was the first black football player inducted into the Hall of Fame?

Emlen Tunnell
11:00 AMEmlen Tunnell was the first black player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His story: Tunnell, born in Philadelphia, played football at the University of Toledo in 1942.

How many black QBS are in the HOF?

Warren Moon Warren Moon is the only black quarterback in the NFL Hall of Fame. He threw for nearly 50,000 yards and nearly 300 TDs. Moon was one of the most accurate quarterbacks in NFL history and threw the prettiest deep pass that I have ever seen.

What team had the first black quarterback?

the Denver Broncos
In 1968, Broncos Marlin Briscoe became first black starting QB in pro football history. Marlin Briscoe. Credit: UNO Athletics from Lincoln Journal Star. Black quarterbacks aren’t likely associated with the Denver Broncos.

How many Black quarterbacks are in the Hall of Fame?

Warren Moon is the only black quarterback in the NFL Hall of Fame.

Which NFL team has had the most Black QBS?

Philadelphia Eagles – 344 games.

  • Tennessee Titans / Houston Oilers – 336 games.
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 234 games.
  • Minnesota Vikings — 213 games.
  • Seattle Seahawks — 212 games.
  • Carolina Panthers — 162 games.
  • Washington Football Team — 148 games.
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — 127 games.

    • Where is John Brodie today?

    Brodie suffered a stroke in 2000, but he still lives in La Quinta, Calif., at the age of 79.