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Photos from Marlin Briscoe's historic 1968 season with the Broncos

In 1968, Marlin Briscoe made football history as the first Black starting quarterback in the Super Bowl era.

A portrait of Marlin Briscoe in 1968.
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A portrait of Marlin Briscoe in 1968.

A scan of a Broncos draft notice memo from director of public relations Val Pinchbeck Jr. notifying media that the team had drafted Marlin Briscoe.
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A scan of a Broncos draft notice memo from director of public relations Val Pinchbeck Jr. notifying media that the team had drafted Marlin Briscoe.

A portrait of Marlin Briscoe in 1968.
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A portrait of Marlin Briscoe in 1968.

A portrait of Marlin Briscoe in 1968.
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A portrait of Marlin Briscoe in 1968.

A portrait of Marlin Briscoe in 1968.
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A portrait of Marlin Briscoe in 1968.

Denver Broncos head coach Lou Saban talks with quarterback Marlin Briscoe during the game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 24, 1968 at Mile high Stadium.
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Denver Broncos head coach Lou Saban talks with quarterback Marlin Briscoe during the game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 24, 1968 at Mile high Stadium.

Denver Broncos quarterback Marlin Briscoe throws a pass during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, October 27, 1968.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Marlin Briscoe throws a pass during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, October 27, 1968.

A portrait of Marlin Briscoe in 1968.
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A portrait of Marlin Briscoe in 1968.

A portrait of Marlin Briscoe in 1968.
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A portrait of Marlin Briscoe in 1968.

Denver Broncos quarterback Marlin Briscoe hands the ball to running back Brendan McCarthy during the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers in 1968.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Marlin Briscoe hands the ball to running back Brendan McCarthy during the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers in 1968.

Denver Broncos quarterback Marlin Briscoe carries the ball against the San Diego Chargers in 1968.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Marlin Briscoe carries the ball against the San Diego Chargers in 1968.

A portrait of Marlin Briscoe in 1968.
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A portrait of Marlin Briscoe in 1968.

Denver Broncos quarterback tosses the ball to Floyd Little during a game against the Oakland Raiders in 1968.
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Denver Broncos quarterback tosses the ball to Floyd Little during a game against the Oakland Raiders in 1968.

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