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James Larnell Harris (born July 20, 1947) is an American former professional football player and executive. He played as a quarterback in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL) with the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, and San Diego Chargers.
Jan 20, 2014 · James Harris broke racial barriers as the first black quarterback to start a season opener and a playoff game in the NFL. Read his story of overcoming obstacles, challenges and opportunities in the league.
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Aug 28, 2013 · Inspired by the “I Have a Dream” speech delivered by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., James Harris became the first black player to be a regular, full-time starter at quarterback in the N.F.L.
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- July 20, 1947
Mar 13, 2015 · On January 31st, James Harris, the first black man to regularly start as quarterback for an N.F.L. team, who was also part of the first wave of black executives in the league, retired from...
Feb 8, 2023 · James ‘Shack’ Harris was an NFL pioneer on and off the field. From starring as a rare Black quarterback in the 1970s to the front office, Harris’ perseverance and excellence laid groundwork for Super Bowl LVII.
Feb 3, 2023 · Harris, the first Black quarterback to start a season-opening game (1969 with the Bills) and an NFL playoff game (1974 with the Rams), said he reached out to his good friend Williams for a ...
