Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback
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Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback

Premiered 2026-02-05 1 season 4 eps

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.

Last Episode Aired 2026-02-26
S1E4 — The Quarterbacks of the Future

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

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James “Shack” Harris
James “Shack” Harris
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Warren Moon
Warren Moon
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Doug Williams
Doug Williams
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Randall Cunningham
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Vince Evans
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Chuck Ealey
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Rodney Peete
Rodney Peete
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Donovan McNabb
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Michael Vick
Michael Vick
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Lamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson
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Michael Wilbon
Michael Wilbon
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Rich McKay
Rich McKay
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