AFL

Marlin Brigscoe, the first Black starting QB for AFL, passes away at age 76

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Marlin Brigscoe, the first Black starting QB in the American Football League over 50 years ago, passed away Monday. Angela Marriott, Briscoe’s daughter, stated to The Associated Press that Briscoe (76) died from pneumonia at Norwalk Hospital in California. His circulation problems in his legs had previously landed him in hospital. Briscoe, a Omaha, Nebraska … Read more

Gino Cappelletti, legendary member of the original Patriots and 1964 AFL MVP, is buried at 89

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Gino Cappelletti is an original member of The Boston PatriotsHe was the American Football League’s Most Valuable Player for 1964 and 1960. The team reports that he was 89. Cappelletti, Jim Otto, and George Blanda were the only players who played in every AFL game over its 10-year history. He was a wide … Read more