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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.
Apr 13, 2020 · James Harris played Quarterback for the Bills, Rams, and Chargers between 1969 and 1979 During his NFL career, Harris threw for 8,136 yards and tossed 45 touchdowns ...more.
Feb 8, 2023 · James "Shack" Harris was a trailblazer who broke racial barriers as a quarterback in the 1970s. He led the Dolphins to the Super Bowl and was the first Black QB to play in the Pro Bowl and win MVP.
Aug 29, 2023 · A strong armed quarterback in the 1970's. Harris was drafted by the Bills in 1969, but only saw limited action. He signed on with the Rams in 1973 and was gi...
Aug 28, 2013 · Inspired by the “I Have a Dream” speech delivered by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., James Harris became the first black player to be a regular, full-time starter at quarterback in the...
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...
Jan 20, 2014 · On Oct. 20, 1974, in his first game as a starter for the Rams, Harris threw for three touchdowns and ran for another in a 37-14 rout of the 49ers. He would go on to lead the NFC in passer rating...
