As the football landscape was changing across the Southeast, East Carolina University was another collegiate program that opened their program to an opportunity for a black quarterback to guide their football program.
Walton was First Black QB for the Philadelphia Eagles
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TOLEDO QUARTERBACK NEVER LOST A GAME IN HIS COLLEGE CAREER
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Coaches
David Wright, of Allen University has claimed the top spot on the 2023 Watchlist of HBCU Quarterbacks,
with 945 yards and 7 touchdowns.
In 1950, Raymon Thornton tossed 14 touchdowns, becoming the first All-from Bethune-Cookman University.
Ernie “Hurt” Williams was a post-modern day quarterback for Jackson State in 1956 and 1957. Cornelius Addison was the Tigers top quarterback from 1958-61.
When two championship caliber programs meet in a high profile game, the results aren’t always what is called
“made for TV”.