Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback
7.3
Season 1
60 min
S1 · E1 · Feb 5, 2026
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The Quarterbacks of the Future Episode 4
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The stories of the trailblazing and pioneering quarterbacks who transformed American football—from the AFL-NFL merger through the turn of the century. By placing their journeys in full historical and social context, it reveals how politics, culture, and race shaped both their struggles and their triumphs.
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James “Shack” Harris
Self
Warren Moon
Self
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Doug Williams
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Randall Cunningham
Self
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Vince Evans
Self
Chuck Ealey
Self
Rodney Peete
Self
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Donovan McNabb
Self
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Michael Vick
Self
Lamar Jackson
Self
Michael Wilbon
Self
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Brick by Brick: The Story of Wrigley Field
Rich McKay
Self
Total runtime 4h 0m · Episode length 60 min · Type Miniseries
Show info
Premiered
February 5, 2026
Latest episode
February 26, 2026
Status
Returning series
Network
Peacock
Country
United States
Type
Miniseries
Episode length
60 min
Total runtime
4h 0m
Original language
English
Languages
Spoken on screen
English
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