In 1971, Cliff Brown became the first African-American quarterback to start a game for the program.

After leading Washington to two playoff victories, he became the first African-American quarterback to play in a Super Bowl.

Moon's entry into the Hall comes at a time when African-American quarterbacks are at the heart of a transformation at the position.

Briscoe was the first African-American quarterback to start an N.F.L. game.

And what does it say when an African-American quarterback leads a team nicknamed "the Fighting Irish" to the national collegiate championship?

Being an African-American quarterback adds yet another layer to the pressure that goes along with the position.

In 2004, the Jaguars became the first NFL team to have three African-American quarterbacks on their roster.

Doug Williams was the only starting African-American quarterback in the NFL at that time.

Harris thus became the first African-American quarterback to start and win an NFL playoff game.

So they won't have an African-American quarterback be the face of their team.