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How race plays into the history of the Super Bowl and professional football

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs with the ball in the middle of a game.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts in action during the NFC Championship NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. Matt Rourke/AP Photo

This year’s Super Bowl is the first that will feature two Black starting quarterbacks. We talk about how professional football arrived at this historic moment.

Episode Credits

  • Jill Nadeau Host
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Louis Moore Guest

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