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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › James_"Shack"_HarrisJames "Shack" Harris - Wikipedia

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   James Larnell Harris (born July 20, 1947) is an American former professional football player and executive. He played as a quarterback in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL) with the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, and San Diego Chargers.

   • Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
   • Born: July 20, 1947 (age 76), Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.

   • Weight: 210 lb (95 kg)
   • Position: Quarterback

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3. andscape.com › features › james-shack-harris-was-anJames ‘Shack’ Harris was an NFL pioneer on and off the field

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   Feb 8, 2023 · Learn how James 'Shack' Harris broke racial barriers as a Black quarterback in the 1970s and became the first to start a season opener, a playoff game and a Pro Bowl. He also inspired Doug Williams and other Black passers who followed him.

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4. www.therams.com › video › rams-iconic-james-shackRams Iconic: James “Shack” Harris on his football journey ...

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   Feb 29, 2024 · Feb 29, 2024. Rams Legend James "Shack" Harris joins D'Marco Farr on this episode of Rams Iconic to discuss his football journey, his career with the Rams, and what it meant to be the first black quarterback to start and win a playoff game in the NFL. video.

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     JAMES HARRIS FIRST LONGEST & LAST NFL TOUCHDOWN PASSES (NFL QUARTERBACK 1969-1979)

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6. www.newyorker.com › sports › sporting-sceneFootball’s Quiet Farewell to James Harris | The New Yorker

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   Mar 13, 2015 · On January 31st, James Harris, the first black man to regularly start as quarterback for an N.F.L. team, who was also part of the first wave of black executives in the league, retired from...

7. www.wikiwand.com › en › James_"Shack"_HarrisJames "Shack" Harris - Wikiwand

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   James Larnell Harris (born July 20, 1947) is an American former professional football player and executive. He played as a quarterback in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL) with the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, and San Diego Chargers.

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   When did James Harris become a quarterback?

   • Cut by the Buffalo Bills in 1972, James Harris landed with the Los Angeles Rams and became the starting quarterback in 1974, winning seven of nine games. Associated Press ‘Just Be Better’ At least once a week during the season and almost every afternoon of his college summers, Harris sat in Robinson’s office.

   For James Harris, a Dream Fulfilled - The New York Times

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   Who is James Harris?

   • On January 31st, James Harris, the first black man to regularly start as quarterback for an N.F.L. team, who was also part of the first wave of black executives in the league, retired from his position as senior personnel adviser of the Detroit Lions at the age of sixty-seven.

   Football’s Quiet Farewell to James Harris | The New Yorker

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   What did James Harris do after his NFL career?

   • After a career as an N.F.L. quarterback, James Harris worked in the front office for the Ravens and then the Lions, mostly evaluating college players. Sean Proctor for The New York Times

   For James Harris, a Dream Fulfilled - The New York Times

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   Who is the Rams starting quarterback?

   • In an effort to spark the Los Angeles offense, Rams head coach Chuck Knox promoted Harris as the starting quarterback. In his starting debut for the Rams against the San Francisco 49ers, Harris completed 12 of 15 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for another as the Rams won easily, 37-14, at the Los Angeles Coliseum.

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9. www.foxsports.com › stories › nflNFL trailblazer James Harris still forging path for Black ...

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   Feb 23, 2022 · The first Black quarterback to start a season opener (1969) and NFL playoff game (1974), the now 74-year-old Harris is working to carve out opportunities for players from Historically Black...

10. www.nytimes.com › 2013/08/28 › sportsFor James Harris, a Dream Fulfilled - The New York Times

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    Aug 28, 2013 · Inspired by the speech, Harris became the first black player to be a regular, full-time starter at quarterback in the N.F.L. He was also the first to lead a team to a division title, to play in...