Marlin Briscoe recalls racism he faced as the first starting black quarterback in professional American football during the Black Bodies in Leadership: Journey of the Black Quarterback panel at the Phoenix Art Museum on Feb. 20, 2020. Black Quarterbacks Panel
For many fans of the Denver Broncos, Marlin Briscoe is a name that is not all that familiar.
That’s unfortunate, but the team recently took a step in the right direction toward properly honoring, remembering and perhaps bringing needed attention to his name.
The team announced that it will name its season-long coaching diversity program after him.