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Fritz Pollard
That was Fritz Pollard who was head coach of the Akron Pros in 1921. As far as 'modern day' NFL goes, that would be Art Shell who became head coach of the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1989 season.
Fritz Pollard was the first African American quarterback in the NFL. He was also the first African American coach in the NFL.
Fritz Pollard ... 1920-1921: Akron Pros 1922: Milwaukee Badgers 1923: Hammond Pros 1925: Hammond Pros, Akron Pros, Providence Steam Roller 1926: Akron Pros Bobby Marshall ... 1920: Rock Island Independents 1925: Duluth Kelleys