a tryout to be considered at quarterback when he was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 1968. He ended up becoming the first black quarterback to start in the American Football League.Briscoe says he sees parallels with his experiences in how black athletes are treated 50 years later.His groundbreaking accomplishments were somewhat lost in the shuffle in 1968 Domata Peko Jersey , one of the most transformative years in U.S. history. Civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy were assassinated that year. There were civil rights riots and numerous protests of the Vietnam War. Less than two weeks after Briscoe’s first start, U.S. track and field stars Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised black-gloved fists on the medal stand at the Olympics to protest America’s social injustices.But Briscoe’s legacy resonates among his contemporaries 50 years later, hitting on race as well as the pressures athletes face in pro sports.Here are two stories from The Associated Press as they appeared in newspapers when Briscoe played in his first game and when he made his first start. Note that the first story misspells Mike Taliaferro’s and Gino Cappelletti’s last names, and the second story misspells kicker Bob Howfield’s last name. People from around the NFL are reacting to the death of Denver Broncos owners Pat Bowlen. Here is what they are saying." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteMile High Reporta Denver Broncos communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsBroncosOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Broncos NewsBroncos 2019 Draft ClassBroncos PodcastsBroncos 2019 ScheduleKey Offseason DatesCommunity RulesFull ArchiveBroncos StoriesScheduleRosterStatsOdds Shop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Filed under:Denver Broncos NewsDenver Broncos OwnershipNFL owners and former Broncos players react to Pat Bowlen’s deathNew,3commentsPeople from around the NFL are reacting to the death of Denver Broncos owners Pat Bowlen. Here is what they are saying. NFL owners and former Broncos players react to Pat Bowlen’s deathWith the sad passing of Denver Broncos legendary owner Pat Bowlen at the age of 75 after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s, people from around the NFL community are reacting to the news. From fellow owners, to league commissions Menelik Watson Jersey , and former players, are waking up to the sad news of this loss.Paul Tagliabue, who was NFL Commissioner for 17 years and worked extensively with Bowlen throughout his time as Commish, called Bowlen one of the top five owners in NFL history. That sentiment was shared by dozens of others around the NFL. The overwhelming response got me to start saving the tweets and reading them all. Here is the collection of reactions, I’ve gathered so far.Roger GoodellNFL OwnersCurrent and Former BroncosOther Notable Tweets