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Willie Thrower


 

Willie Thrower was a professional American football player. Born in a Pittsburgh suburb, he was an early African American professional player in the post-World War II era and was the first black player to appear in a National Football League game at quarterback, appearing at that position for some games for the Chicago Bears in 1953.

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American football - Pittsburgh - African American - World War II - National Football League - Quarterback - Chicago Bears - 1953

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