Marlin Briscoe

Receptions:	224
Receiving yards:	3,537
Receiving touchdowns:	30
Passing yards:	1,697
Passing touchdowns:	14
Interceptions:	14
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Marlin Briscoe
	Briscoe in 2016
No. 15, 86, 43, 88
Position:	Quarterback; Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	September 10, 1945; Oakland, California, U.S.
Died:	June 27, 2022 (aged 76); Norwalk, California, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	178 lb (81 kg)
Career information
High school:	Omaha South (Omaha, Nebraska)
College:	Omaha
NFL draft:	1968: 14th round, 357th pick
Career history
	Denver Broncos (1968); Buffalo Bills (1969–1971); Miami Dolphins (1972–1974); San Diego Chargers (1975); Detroit Lions (1975); New England Patriots (1976);
Career highlights and awards
	2× Super Bowl champion (VII, VIII); Pro Bowl (1970);
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:
Receptions:	224
Receiving yards:	3,537
Receiving touchdowns:	30
Passing yards:	1,697
Passing touchdowns:	14
Interceptions:	14
	Stats at Pro Football Reference
	College Football Hall of Fame

Marlin Oliver Briscoe (September 10, 1945 – June 27, 2022), nicknamed "the Magician", was an American professional football player who was a quarterback and wide receiver in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). In October 1968, after being selected by the AFL's Denver Broncos, he became the first black starting quarterback in professional football, and established a Denver rookie record of 14 touchdown passes that season. He played professionally for nine years.