Marlin Briscoe was an American football player who made history as the first African-American starting quarterback in the professional football league. Born on September 10, 1945, in Oakland, California, Briscoe grew up playing football with his friends, and he was introduced to the sport in high school. Standing at 5'10" and weighing 177 pounds, Briscoe was a versatile athlete who played several positions on the field. More about Marlin Briscoe
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After high school, Marlin Briscoe attended the University of Nebraska, where he played quarterback and set several records. He was selected in the 14th round of the NFL draft in 1968 by the Denver Broncos. Despite his prior success playing squad and game, Briscoe was initially asked to switch positions when he joined the Broncos, as there had never been a black quarterback in the league before. However, due to injuries, he was eventually given the chance to start, and on October 6, 1968, he made history by becoming the first African American to start at quarterback in an NFL game.In total, we tracked 296 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Marlin Briscoe (MARLIN BRISCOE 1972 TOPPS ROOKIE SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED CARD BILLS PSA/DNA CERTIFIED) was sold in November 2022 for $499.95 while the cheapest item (1976 Topps Marlin Briscoe Autographed card Good- read) found a new owner for $0.79 in July 2011. The month with the most items sold (17) was May 2011 with an average selling price of $9.99 for an autographed item of Marlin Briscoe. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in December 2022 with $299.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was April 2008. In average, an autographed item from Marlin Briscoe is worth $9.99.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Marlin Briscoe were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
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2006 Upper Deck Legends Marlin Briscoe Auto autograph free S/H | $17.99 | ||
2006 Upper Deck Legends Marlin Briscoe Auto autograph free S/H | $19.99 | ||
from HOF BOB GIBSON Estate 1ST BLACK QUARTERBACK Signed Marlin Briscoe Dolphins | $19.99 | ||
Marlin Briscoe 1974 Topps Signed Auto Autograph Card Guaranteed Authentic | $17.00 | ||
Marlin Briscoe 2006 Upper Deck #75 Legends SIGNATURE Card - Buffalo Bills | $5.50 | ||
Marlin Briscoe 8x10 Signed Miami Dolphins Photo AUTO JSA COA | $13.50 | ||
Marlin Briscoe Signed 1972 Topps #30 (PSA) Rookie Card Autograph | $289.00 | ||
Marlin Briscoe Signed 8x10 Denver Broncos Photo AUTO JSA COA | $12.50 | ||
Marlin Briscoe Signed Autographed “17-0 #86” Miami Dolphins Mini Helmet | $59.99 | ||
Marlin Briscoe Signed Miami Dolphins 8x10 Photo AUTO JSA COA | $10.50 |
Today's Black QBs might not know Marlin Briscoe, but they owe late pioneer a hug (07/02/22): Marlin Briscoe only briefly got the chance to show what he could do as a pro quarterback. But his impact lives on for young Black passers.
Marlin Briscoe, the modern era’s first Black quarterback, left an important lega (06/28/22): The late Marlin Briscoe left a "what-if" legacy in his own football career, and paved the way for every Black quarterback who followed his path.
Marlin Briscoe, first Black starting quarterback of Super Bowl era, dies at 76 (06/27/22): Marlin Briscoe captivated the AFL in 1968 and open the door for Black football players to start at quarterback at the professional level.
Marlin Briscoe, American pro football's first Black starting QB and member of un (06/27/22): Briscoe became a Pro Bowl receiver after changing positions
Marlin Briscoe, AFL’s first Black starting quarterback, dies at 76 (06/27/22): Marlin Briscoe started five games at QB for the Broncos in 1968, making him the first Black QB to start in the Super Bowl era.
Street named for Marlin Briscoe, Omaha native and Super Bowl champion (10/2014): On Wednesday, more than 100 people, including some of Briscoe's South High teammates from the early 1960s, watched as he unveiled signs on a street newly named for him.
Q&A with Omaha native and Super Bowl champion Marlin Briscoe (04/2014): Marlin Briscoe says he has a place in history because Omaha helped shape him. So he tries to return at least once a year. Perhaps that’s why he looked so comfortable with a microphone in hand at The Union Pizzeria and...