Marlin Briscoe, first Black starting QB in AFL, dies at age 76

Marlin Briscoe, first Black starting QB in AFL, dies at age 76

Briscoe, who made his landmark start for the Denver Broncos in 1968, also played for the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, San Diego Chargers, Detroit Lions and New England Patriots.

Marlin Briscoe, first Black quarterback to start AFL game, dead at 76

He made his first start on Oct. 6, 1968, and went on start four more games at the position that season, posting a 2-3 record while throwing for 1589 yards and 14 touchdowns as a rookie.

Marlin Briscoe, 1st Black starting QB in AFL, dies at 76

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterMarlin Briscoe, who became the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League more than 50 years ago, died Monday. He was 76.His daughter, Angela Marriott, told The Associated Press that Briscoe died of pneumonia at a hospital in Norwalk, California. He had been hospitalized with circulation issues in his legs.Briscoe, an Omaha, Nebraska, native, was a star quarterback for Omaha University before …

Marlin Briscoe, Black quarterback pioneer, dead at 76

Marlin Briscoe, the first Black quarterback to start in the American Football League, died Monday, his daughter told the Associated Press. He was 76.

Marlin Briscoe, 1st Black starting QB in AFL, dies at 76

Marlin Briscoe, who became the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League more than 50 years ago, has died.

Marlin Briscoe, 1st Black starting QB in AFL, dies at 76

Marlin Briscoe, who became the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League more than 50 years ago, died Monday. He was 76.