The history of Black NFL players: Pioneering athletes and early challenges FILE – St. Louis Cardinals football player Marlin Briscoe (86) is shown in August 1975.

More than a third of Black NFL players who responded to questions from the AP about the state of Black head coaches around the league were discouraged or disappointed by the current numbers.

The first Black NFL players and their legacy. In the early 1900s, the NFL — then named the American Professional Football ...

From their record-breaking plays to their advocacy on and off the field, Black NFL players have played a large role in shaping our society and culture. But, their success and permanence in the ...