Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback
- 2026
- Returning Series
- Documentary
- 1 season
Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback documents the stories of the trailblazing and pioneering quarterbacks who transformed the game—from the AFL-NFL merger through the turn of the century. By placing their journeys in full historical and social context, the series reveals how politics, culture, and race shaped both their struggles and their triumphs.
Latest: Season 1 · 2026
View all seasonsE1. Resistance
Feb 5, 2026 · 61m
Marlin Briscoe, Joe Gilliam and James Harris break the NFL's color barrier at QB despite resistance.
E2. Alternative Route
Feb 12, 2026 · 68m
In the '70s, most Black QB hopefuls must switch positions in the NFL, while others head to Canada.
E3. Race to the Top
Feb 19, 2026 · 59m
Doug Williams endures racism and personal tragedy to become the first Black QB to win a Super Bowl.
E4. The Quarterbacks of the Future
Feb 26, 2026 · 63m
Black QBs of the '80s and '90s revolutionize how the position would be played going forward.
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Cast
James “Shack” Harris
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Warren Moon
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Doug Williams
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Randall Cunningham
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Vince Evans
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Chuck Ealey
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Rodney Peete
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Donovan McNabb
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Michael Vick
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Lamar Jackson
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Michael Wilbon
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Rich McKay
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Joe Gibbs
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Michael Eric Dyson
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Jayne Kennedy
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Bomani Jones
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Michael Beschloss
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Bob Costas
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