In 1971, Dennis Franklin graduated from Massillon High after a stellar career, following in his older brothers footsteps as a talented athlete.
In 1970, Eddie McAshan became the second black quarterback to
earn a roster position on a college in the southern region....
The 2023 NFL Draft made history as three black quarterbacks were selected with
the first three picks. This historical draft is a first,
The fact that Auburn has had more black quarterbacks than any other PWI speaks volumes to their commitment building a winning program.
Although the SEC was most likely the last major football
conference to start recruiting black quarterbacks, for over
forty-year span...
In 1972, Doug Dickey recruited the top quarterback in the state of Florida, and brought him to Gainesville.
Willie Wood was the first black quarterback to play at USC, and the first in the PAC-8 conference in 1957.
Since 1972, Ohio State University has had more black quarterbacks to play at the university than any other major college in America.
The Heisman Trophy has seen over 200 quarterbacks finish on the top ten list of
in the final voting.
The most prestigious award a college football player can win is called the
Heisman Trophy.