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James "Shack" Harris is a former NFL quarterback and executive. He was the first black player to start a season at quarterback in pro football and the first to win an NFL playoff game as a starter.
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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Checkout the latest stats for James Harris. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com. Sports Reference ®
- 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...
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.
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 23, 2022 · James Harris was one of the first Black quarterbacks to play in the NFL, leading the Rams to the playoffs in 1974. He also worked as a personnel executive for several teams and created the HBCU Legacy Bowl to showcase talent from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
