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The struggles and rise of Black quarterbacks in the NFL

The struggles and rise of Black quarterbacks in the NFL

The National Football League (NFL) has been around for a long time, approximately 103 years, and a number of players, especially quarterbacks (QB), have come and gone. The quarterback position is arguably the most celebrated one on a team in the sport, but over the years, black athletes were denied the opportunity to play in this position. According to the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in...