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4. 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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Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback is a documentary TV series that premiered on February 5, 2026. It has 1 season and 4 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 4 "The Quarterbacks of the Future", aired on February 26, 2026.
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.
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4 episodes · 1 season
2026 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 8 months ago
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Black QBs of the '80s and '90s revolutionize how the position would be played going forward.
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Doug Williams endures racism and personal tragedy to become the first Black QB to win a Super Bowl.
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In the '70s, most Black QB hopefuls must switch positions in the NFL, while others head to Canada.
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Marlin Briscoe, Joe Gilliam and James Harris break the NFL's color barrier at QB despite resistance.
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The most recent episode of Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback, Season 1 Episode 4 "The Quarterbacks of the Future", aired on February 26, 2026.
Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.
Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback first aired on February 5, 2026.
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