| Marlin Briscoe, Omaha South. Athlete. Class of 1963-- At 5-9, 165 pounds, Briscoe was a tremendous high school player combining talents in football and basketball. He was a super star in both in an era where statistics were not always maintained. Continued to be outstanding in athletics at Omaha University and had a nice career with the professional Denver Broncos, sometimes starting at quarterback and other times at wide receiver. |
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Mr.
Briscoe became the first black starting quarterback in the NFL, at the
time when it was believed that African-Americans couldn't lead a team on
the field. Mr. Briscoe did what no one had done before. His performance
on and off the field paved the way for future minority quarterbacks. As
a rookie quarterback with the Denver Broncos, Mr. Briscoe set a NFL
record by throwing 14 touchdown passes in 11 games. However, he never
played quarterback again. After a visit to Canada, Marlin returned to
the NFL where he was named All-Pro with the Buffalo Bills and won two
Superbowl rings with the 1973-74 Miami Dolphins.