Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback

Continuing First aired 05/Feb/2026 United States English 1 season(s) 4 episode(s)

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 episode(s) · Air date: 05/Feb/2026

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S1E4

The Quarterbacks of the Future

Air date: 26/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 63 min

Summary

Black QBs of the '80s and '90s revolutionize how the position would be played going forward.

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S1E3

Race to the Top

Air date: 19/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 59 min

Summary

Doug Williams endures racism and personal tragedy to become the first Black QB to win a Super Bowl.

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S1E2

Alternative Route

Air date: 12/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 68 min

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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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S1E1

Resistance

Air date: 05/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 61 min

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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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