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Marlin Briscoe
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Inducted into the Omaha [Nebraska] Sports Hall of Fame in 2007 (inaugural class).
Has a daughter Angela.
The first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League.
Was a star quarterback at Omaha University before the Denver Broncos drafted him as a cornerback in the 14th round in 1968.
In 1968 he was runner-up for AFL rookie of the year after passing for 1,589 yards and 14 touchdowns and rushing for 308 yards and three scores.
Won two Super Bowls with the Miami Dolphins. He was a receiver on the 1972 Dolphins team that finished with a perfect season.
In 1969 he became a Pro Bowl receiver with the Buffalo Bills.
Was studying to be a teacher before being drafted by the Denver Broncos.
Was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2016.
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