Jalen Hurts continues proud legacy of Black quarterbacks in Philadelphia

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Jalen Hurts; Black Quarterbacks; Philadelphia

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It was 35 years ago when Doug Williams made history by becoming the first Black quarterback to start in and win a Super Bowl, throwing for 340 yards and four touchdowns as Washington routed Denver, 42-10.

On Sunday, history will be made again as Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes square off in the first Super Bowl to feature two Black starting quarterbacks.

“I think it’s something that’s worthy of being noted and it is history,” Hurts said. “I think it’s come a long way. I think there’s only been seven African American quarterbacks to play in the Super Bowl. To be the first for something is pretty cool. It’ll be a good one.”

It should not come as a surprise that the Eagles are involved in history regarding Black quarterbacks. The Eagles have reached the playoffs with five Black starting quarterbacks since 1988, starting with Randall Cunningham. Four of those five quarterbacks, including Hurts, earned Pro Bowl honors. When he arrived at Lincoln Financial Field for the NFC Championship Game against the 49ers, Hurts said that he felt “like royalty.” Hurts is well aware of his place in the lineage of Black quarterbacks in Philadelphia.

“I’ve had a great example in front of me to come out here and remain steadfast and go attack. I truly try to stay in the moment,” Hurts said in a roundtable interview with ESPN that featured two of the other esteemed Black quarterback to wear midnight green – Donovan McNabb and Michael Vick. “It’s a true motivation in me watching them and then seeing how they played the game.”

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Chris McPherson

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https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/super-bowl-eagles-jalen-hurts-continues-proud-legacy-of-black-quarterbacks

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philadelphiaeagles.com

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