ex-Broncos QB Marlin Briscoe dead at 76, 1st Black Quarterback in modern pro football, earned the nickname “Marlin the Magician" & won 2 Super Bowls

[basquebromance]

When the Broncos drafted Marlin Briscoe as a cornerback in 1968, the former Omaha University star told the team he'd return home to become a teacher if he couldn't get a tryout at quarterback.

Marlin Briscoe, first Black starting quarterback in AFL, dies at 76

Marlin Briscoe, the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League, has died at the age of 76

www.usatoday.com

 

[Mashmont]

When the Broncos drafted Marlin Briscoe as a cornerback in 1968, the former Omaha University star told the team he'd return home to become a teacher if he couldn't get a tryout at quarterback.

Marlin Briscoe, first Black starting quarterback in AFL, dies at 76

Marlin Briscoe, the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League, has died at the age of 76

www.usatoday.com

Interestingly, Bronco Tim Tebow had better career QB stats in every category.

 

[basquebromance]

Interestingly, Bronco Tim Tebow had better career QB stats in every category.

i'm a Tebow nut, Tim's my bro, so i concur

 

[lg325]

The rules on the field were different back then it was more wide open and more physical. So you can't compare stats. I do remember watching him play.

 

[Mac1958]

One of my all time favorite sports names.

Rest in Peace.

 

[Ralph Norton]

When the Broncos drafted Marlin Briscoe as a cornerback in 1968, the former Omaha University star told the team he'd return home to become a teacher if he couldn't get a tryout at quarterback.

Marlin Briscoe, first Black starting quarterback in AFL, dies at 76

Marlin Briscoe, the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League, has died at the age of 76

www.usatoday.com

Never knew he was a QB.

 

[Rocko]

I thought Doug Williams was the first black QB. I’ve never heard of marlin the magician. I can’t believe I haven’t heard of him and he won 2 SB’s.

 

[lg325]

I thought Doug Williams was the first black QB. I’ve never heard of marlin the magician. I can’t believe I haven’t heard of him and he won 2 SB’s.

There was also Warren Moon of the Houston Oilers was also one of the First Black QBS

 

[Rocko]

There was also Warren Moon of the Houston Oilers was also one of the First Black QBS

Warren Moon was a great QB. Too bad he was a wife beater

 

[Failzero]

I thought Doug Williams was the first black QB. I’ve never heard of marlin the magician. I can’t believe I haven’t heard of him and he won 2 SB’s.

What two Championships did Broncos win with him on team ????

 

[lg325]

What two Championships did Broncos win with him on team ????

Briscoe went on to win a pair of Super Bowls. Briscoe led the undefeated 1972 team with four touchdown receptions and was the leading receiver on the Dolphins in 1973,[13] catching more passes than future Pro Football Hall of Famer, Paul Warfield.[14]

 

[Failzero]

Briscoe went on to win a pair of Super Bowls. Briscoe led the undefeated 1972 team with four touchdown receptions and was the leading receiver on the Dolphins in 1973,[13] catching more passes than future Pro Football Hall of Famer, Paul Warfield.[14]

Those are not with the Broncos

 

[lg325]

Marlin Oliver Briscoe
Born: September 10, 1945
Oakland, CA USA
Position: WR-QB-FL
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 178
College: Nebraska-Omaha
High School: South (Omaha, NE)
Career: 1968-1976
Drafted: 1968 in Round 14, #357 overall by the Denver Broncos

Marlin Briscoe played from 1968 to 1976 during his career with the Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots and BC Lions. Briscoe threw for 1,697 yards in his career, completing 97 of 233 passes with 14 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. He also ran for 336 yards in 49 attempts with 3 rushing touchdowns.