By the Numbers: African-Americans in the Super Bowl

Black players are making NFL history.

NFL Black History - In the 90 years-plus since the NFL started, African-Americans have never been more present in professional football than today. The 2013 season kicked off with nine starting African-American quarterbacks and four Black head coaches. While African-Americans continue to make NFL history on a whole, there are areas for improvement. Take a look at how African-Americans have fared in the Super Bowl. — Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)
Willie Thrower - Quarterback Willie Thrower was the first Black quarterback in the modern-era NFL, lining up under center for the Chicago Bears in 1953. Thrower appeared in just one game for the Bears, completing three passes for 27 yards.
1641713JD_ACR020472110Nine and Counting - African-American quarterbacks are finally getting their time to shine. For the first time in NFL history, out of the 32 teams in the league, nine teams have African-American starting quarterbacks in 2013. 

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NFL Black History - In the 90 years-plus since the NFL started, African-Americans have never been more present in professional football than today. The 2013 season kicked off with nine starting African-American quarterbacks and four Black head coaches. While African-Americans continue to make NFL history on a whole, there are areas for improvement. Take a look at how African-Americans have fared in the Super Bowl. — Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)

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