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| Willie Lawrence Thrower (March 22, 1930 – February 20, 2002) was an American football quarterback. Born near Pittsburgh in New Kensington, Pennsylvania.
Thrower was known as "Mitts" for his large hands and arm strength
compared to his 5'11 frame. He was known to toss a football 60 yards.
He became the first African American to appear at the quarterback
position in the National Football League (NFL), playing for the Chicago Bears in 1953. |
Credit: Courtesy of the Willie Thrower Foundation
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