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And Willie Thrower drops to #2.JohnTurney wrote:a handful of things . . .
Kenny Washington was the first- African-American to play QB in the modern T.
I thought that's why we call it the Coffin Corner....because all the players we discuss are dead(?)ChrisBabcock wrote:There is an actual plan in writing for this that I read somewhere once. Similar to what was mentioned a replenishment draft from the other teams. I remember seeing another or a few other plans depending on the severity of the roster wipeout. As in if half of the roster was lost. This discussion is a bit morbid.
That's what my spouse thinks.Bryan wrote:I thought that's why we call it the Coffin Corner....because all the players we discuss are dead(?)ChrisBabcock wrote:There is an actual plan in writing for this that I read somewhere once. Similar to what was mentioned a replenishment draft from the other teams. I remember seeing another or a few other plans depending on the severity of the roster wipeout. As in if half of the roster was lost. This discussion is a bit morbid.
I don't often LoL at a post on any forum but... ya got me Bryan.Bryan wrote: I thought that's why we call it the Coffin Corner....because all the players we discuss are dead(?)
I think that is probably the case.JohnR wrote:And Willie Thrower drops to #2.JohnTurney wrote:a handful of things . . .
Kenny Washington was the first- African-American to play QB in the modern T.
Washington replaced Waterfield, not because Waterfield was ineffective, but they could have been wanting to get a look at Washington, to see what he could do.Chicagobears.com
Willie Thrower had the perfect name to play quarterback, but that's not why it's inscribed in NFL history books.
As a member of the Bears, Thrower became the first African-American quarterback in NFL history on Oct. 18, 1953 when he replaced an ineffective George Blanda in a loss to the 49ers at Wrigley Field.
As a member of the Bears in 1953, Willie Thrower became the first African-American quarterback in NFL history.
Thrower completed 3 of 8 passes for 27 yards before Blanda was reinserted and played in only one more game for the Bears in 1953 before being released. But even though Thrower's stint was short, it certainly was impactful.
Unless you consider Bernie Custis in the CFL.JohnR wrote:And Willie Thrower drops to #2.JohnTurney wrote:a handful of things . . .
Kenny Washington was the first- African-American to play QB in the modern T.
