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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.
Overview. Stats. Matches. Videos. News. Photos. Full Name. James Alexander Russell Harris. Born. May 16, 1990, Morriston, Swansea, Glamorgan. Age. 34y 16d. Nicknames. Rolf, Bones. Batting...
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- June 16, 1990
- England
Apr 13, 2020 · Backup Quarterback Highlights. 1.81K subscribers. Subscribed. 82. 6.1K views 4 years ago. James Harris played Quarterback for the Bills, Rams, and Chargers between 1969 and 1979 During his NFL...
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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...
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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...
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.
Mar 13, 2015 · By Samuel G. Freedman. March 13, 2015. James Harris had a historic career as a player and an executive in the N.F.L., but to merely recite his résumé is to elide the bigotry he faced....
