Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback (2026)
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.
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James “Shack” Harris
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Warren Moon
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Born November 18, 1956, in Los Angeles, California, Harold Warren Moon was the middle child among six sisters. His father, Harold, a laborer, died of liver disease when Moon was seven years old. His m...
Doug Williams
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Douglas Lee Williams (born August 9, 1955) is an American professional football executive and former quarterback and coach who is a senior advisor for the Washington Commanders of the National Footbal...
Rodney Peete
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Rodney Peete (born March 16, 1966) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Oakl...
Michael Vick
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Michael Dwayne Vick (/vɪk/; VIK; born June 26, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Atlanta Falcons...
Lamar Jackson
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