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Willie Thrower was the first African American to play quarterback in the NFL. He signed with the Bears in 1952 for $8,500 as a back-up to George Blanda. In his only performance on Oct. 18 1953, in relief of Blanda, Thrower went 3 of 8 passing for 27 yards and an interception in a 35-28 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
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∙ 13y ago1967 first talented black player to be recognized for his skills. His name was Emlen Tunnell, and he played as the first black player ever on the New York Giants team from 1949-1958. He also played for the Green Bay Packers from 1959-1961. He was the first black man to be elected into the Hall of Fame because he concluded his career with a record 79 interceptions.
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∙ 15y agoThat was George Taliaferro of Indiana University who was chosen in the 13th round of the 1949 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears.
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∙ 14y agoRB Ernie Davis of Syracuse in the 1st round of the 1962 NFL draft. The Redskins subsequently traded Davis to the Cleveland Browns for Bobby Mitchell.
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