The football talent pool at HBCU’s became more highlighted and well documented in the decade of the 1960s. While many positions were drafted or free agents for the teams in both the NFL

Many black quarterbacks have been acknowledged for being the first at their alma mater, some have gone on to have well publicized college & professional careers, while others have often been flying under the radar.

A native of Compton, CA, and former quarterback for Compton High, Herb Singleton’s legacy is little known, and his overall football career was brief, however, when his opportunities were available, he delivered.

Since the inception of the Arena Football League in 1987 until the league’s demise in 2019, this professional league has had hundreds of quarterbacks to play

With an ongoing trend of not drafting black quarterbacks, the National Football League was not in the future for former Texas Longhorn star quarterback James Brown, while his time in the CFL was not much better.

Since the inception of the Arena Football League in 1987 and through its demise in 200, the concept of playing football in arenas with 50-yard fields, this professional league has had hundreds of quarterbacks to play.

The gateway to the Canadian Football Leagues has been filled with many black quarterbacks seeking opportunities to extend their football careers.

Two of the most exciting quarterbacks to ever play between the lines in the CFL at one time played together were Warren Moon and Damon Allen. Moon would win five consecutive Grey Cup championships in his six years in the league,

The first black quarterback to play in the CFL and earn a roster spot was former Syracuse University signal caller, Bernie Custis. Drafted in the 11th round by the NFL Cleveland Browns in 1951, Custis played his first season in the CFL for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats,

As colleges of the south slowly embraced the influx of black quarterbacks arriving on campus, those who were pioneers did not always see that path provide many opportunities for others to follow.