Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback
05/02/2026

Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback documents the stories of the trailblazing and pioneering quarterbacks who transformed the game—from the AFL-NFL merger through the turn of the century. By placing their journeys in full historical and social context, the series reveals how politics, culture, and race shaped both their struggles and their triumphs.
Cast


James “Shack” Harris
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Warren Moon
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Doug Williams
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Randall Cunningham
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Vince Evans
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Chuck Ealey
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Rodney Peete
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Donovan McNabb
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Michael Vick
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Lamar Jackson
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Michael Wilbon
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Rich McKay
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Joe Gibbs
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Michael Eric Dyson
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Jayne Kennedy
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Bomani Jones
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Michael Beschloss
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Bob Costas
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Patrick Mahomes
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Jalen Hurts
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