Marlin Briscoe

Briscoe, 76, was the first Black quarterback to start in the AFL, inspiring African American athletes who followed at the position

The first African-American to start a season opener also was the first to start and win an NFL playoff game

These young quarterbacks are now role models for another generation

Former Denver Bronco was the first to start in football’s modern era

Racism stole his QB dream and drugs snatched his freedom, but still he rose. And soon the world will know.