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The Bow Tie Chronicles: ‘Rise of the Black Quarterback’ by Jason Reid

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Aug 6, 2022

In the 341st episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses with special guest Jason Reid his new book: “Rise of the Black Quarterback: What It Means for America.” Reid covers the importance of the evolution of the position from Fritz Pollard to Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson. Also, he discusses the effect of former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and Randall Cunningham.

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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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