Marlin Briscoe

Marlin Briscoe was a former American football professional wide receiver/quarterback who played ten years in the NFL. While nine of those ten years, Briscoe was a receiver, he is best known as the first African-American as quarterback, something he did as a rookie with the Denver Broncos.

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American football - Wide receiver - Quarterback - NFL - African-American - Denver Broncos

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From 1969-1971, Briscoe played for the Buffalo Bills as wide receiver. In 1970 He was in the top 2 in receptions and receiving yards and become an All Pro.

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Buffalo Bills - 1970 - All Pro

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From 1972-1974 He played for the Miami Dolphins and won 2 Super Bowl rings. He was the leading receiver on the Dolphins in 1973, catching more passes than future Hall of Famer, Paul Warfield.

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Miami Dolphins - Super Bowl - Hall of Fame - Paul Warfield

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He ended his career in 1979 with the New England Patriots. Today, he spends his life working with kids and has his own football camp for children.

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