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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.
James Harris was an early developer as a cricketer. An energetic seamer and useful lower-order batsman, he was the youngest person to appear for Glamorgan 2nd XI when he turned out in 2005...
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- June 16, 1990
- England
May 16, 1990 · With first-class wickets in excess of 400, James Harris played his initial years of cricket for Glamorgan. And having made his debut close to a decade ago, Harris is a highly regarded...
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.
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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 N.F.L.
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...
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.
