Marlin Briscoe Obituary

Marlin Briscoe was an American football quarterback and wide receiver.

In October 1968, after being drafted by the Denver Broncos of the America Football League, he became the first black starting quarterback in professional American football and established a Denver rookie record of 14 touchdown passes that season.

Briscoe made stops with the San Diego Chargers, and Detroit Lions before ending his career in 1976 with the England Patriots.

Upon retirement from professional sports, Briscoe moved to Los Angeles. He became established as a successful financial broker dealing in municipal brands.

Marlin Briscoe died of pneumonia on June 27, 2022, at a hospital in Norwalk, California. He had been hospitalised for circulation issues in his legs. He was 76.