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NFL and HBCU Legend James 'Shack' Harris Presented George Halas Trophy to Rams

Former Los Angeles quarterback, NFL executive, and HBCU legend presents the George Halas Trophy to the Rams.

Kyle T. Mosley

The Los Angeles Rams were presented the George Halas Trophy by James "Shack" Harris after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game at SoFi Stadium.

James "Shack" Harris

James "Shack" Harris Made NFL History

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Credit: Black College Football Hall of Fame

Harris played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1973-76 seasons.  

The Buffalo Bills initially drafted Harris in the seventh round of the 1969 NFL Draft. He later became the first black quarterback to open a season as the starter for an NFL franchise with the Buffalo Bills.  

Grambling Legend to Pro Bowl MVP

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Marlin Briscoe of the Denver Broncos was the first black quarterback to start an NFL game.

Ironically in 1974, Harris won his debut game with the Rams and defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 37-14. He was voted to the 1974 Pro Bowl and earned MVP honors for that all-star game.

He played his collegiate football for Grambling State University and the legendary head coach Eddie Robinson from 1965-68.

Harris was a record-setting quarterback for the G-Men and won four SWAC titles under Coach Rob.

Harris and the NFL

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Sep 6, 1969; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Buffalo Bills running back O.J. Simpson (36) and James Harris (12) on the bench during the 1969 pre-season against the Los Angeles Rams at the Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darryl Norenberg-USA TODAY Sports

James "Shack" Harris became an astute talent evaluator and served as Director of Pro Personnel for Baltimore Ravens. His scouting and personnel moves helped the franchise win Super Bowl XXXV.  

Co-Founder with Doug Williams

HBCU Legacy Bowl

Doug Williams and James "Shack" Harris are the co-founders of the Black College Football Hall of Fame and HBCU Legacy Bowl and Career Fair. The inaugural HBCU Legacy Bowl will take place on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 3 PM CT in Yulman Stadium on Tulane University's campus.

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Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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