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Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback

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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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Status
Returning Series
Language
EN
First aired
February 5, 2026
Last aired
February 26, 2026
Seasons
1
Episodes
4

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
James “Shack” Harris

James “Shack” Harris

Self

Warren Moon

Warren Moon

Self

Doug Williams

Doug Williams

Self

Randall Cunningham

Self

Vince Evans

Self

Chuck Ealey

Self

Rodney Peete

Rodney Peete

Self

Donovan McNabb

Self

Michael Vick

Michael Vick

Self

Lamar Jackson

Lamar Jackson

Self

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