Marlin Briscoe Wiki
Marlin Briscoe Biography
Who was Marlin Briscoe?
MARLIN BRISCOE, the first black starting quarterback in the NFL era, has sadly died at the age of 76.
Tributes were paid to the “pioneering” QB when the NFL announced his death on Monday. Marlin Briscoe was a pioneer in professional footballCredit: Getty Images
He spent nine years playing in the NFL for the Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, San Diego Chargers, Detroit Lions and New England Patriots.
Briscoe was a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Dolphins in 1973 and 1974.
He set a Denver rookie record in 1968 with 14 touchdown passes and was named to the Pro Bowl in 1970 as a wide receiver.
Statement
An NFL statement on Twitter read: “We are saddened by the passing of legend Marlin Briscoe, who was the first black starting quarterback in the AFL.
Marlin was a pioneer of the game and his legacy will live on forever.”
Denver Broncos added: “RIP to ‘The Magician’.
“Marlin Briscoe was a pioneer who broke barriers, making history as the first black starting quarterback in the Super Bowl era.
Family
“Our deepest condolences to Marlin’s family, friends and former teammates.”
Briscoe grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, near some of the busiest slaughterhouses in the world.
Speaking to DenverBroncos.com last year, he said: “I would make you make a decision about your life.
“I said, ‘No way in the world. I’m getting my education.’
“No way in the world was I going to work at the packinghouse for the rest of my life.”
He began his professional career as a quarterback before being traded to wide receiver.
And he was so good in his new position with the Bills that he was named to the Pro Bowl in 1970.
