Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback

Plot Summary

Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback documents the stories of the trailblazing and pioneering quarterbacks who transformed the game—from the AFL-NFL merger through the turn of the century. By placing their journeys in full historical and social context, the series reveals how politics, culture, and race shaped both their struggles and their triumphs.

Top Cast

James “Shack” Harris Self

Warren Moon Self

Doug Williams Self

Randall Cunningham Self

Vince Evans Self