Has Alabama ever had a black QB?
He was a part of the team when Alabama claimed back-to-back titles in 2011 and 2012, and joined Landrum, Star Jackson (2009) and Phillip Sims (2012) as the only black quarterbacks — even though all were backups — with championship rings at Alabama.
Who was the first black quarterback to start for Alabama?
Walter Lewis
1933 to present
| Name | Season(s) Started | Notability |
|---|---|---|
| Vince Sutton | 1987–1988, 1984 | |
| Mike Shula | 1984–1986 | |
| Walter Lewis | 1981–1983 | Lewis was the first black quarterback to start for the Crimson Tide and led Alabama during the final three seasons of the Bryant era. |
| Alan Gray | 1981 |
When did Alabama football allow black players?
1970
Alabama finally made history when Jackson became the first black player to accept a scholarship to play football for the Crimson Tide, and was followed by Bo Matthews. What helped ease the transition was the 1970 season, when, in part due to an obvious difference in talent, the Crimson Tide finished 6-5-1.
Who did Jalen hurts replace at Alabama?
Tagovailoa
2016 – 2017: Jalen Hurts Hurts led the team during most of the 2017 season, where he was replaced for Tagovailoa in the second half of the championship game against Georgia. Still, in his 42 played games, Hurts racked up 5,626 passing yards, 48 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
Who was Alabama’s quarterback before Tua?
Alabama QBs in the NFL
| Year | Name | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Brodie Croyle | 0-10 |
| 2011 | Greg McElroy | 0-1 |
| 2014 | AJ McCarron | 2-2 |
| 2020 | Tua Tagovailoa | 6-3 |
Where was Jalen hurts born?
Houston, Texas, United States
Jalen Hurts/Place of birth
Who was the first black football player?
Fritz Pollard
In 1920, Fritz Pollard became the first African-American to play in the NFL during its formative years. However, in the years after Fritz’s departure, the NFL owners imposed a “gentleman’s agreement” preventing the signing of more black players. The four men below are credited with re-integrating the NFL in 1946.
Who was the first black football player at Ole Miss?
BEN WILLIAMS In 1976, he was selected in the National Football League draft making him the first black athlete from the University of Mississippi to play in the NFL. Graduating with a B.A. in Business Administration, Williams went on to play for the Buffalo Bills for ten years.
When did Tua come in for hurts?
Hurts was replaced by Tagovailoa in the College Football Playoff Championship in 2018, with Tagovailoa leading a second-half victory over Georgia to secure Nick Saban’s fifth championship with the Crimson Tide. Hurts served as Tagovailoa’s backup this season.
Who hurts Jalen’s father?
Averion Hurts
Jalen Hurts/Fathers
Hurts’ parents are Pamela and Averion Hurts. Hurts has two siblings: a younger sister, Kynnedy, and an older brother, Averion, named after their father.
