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TIL of Johnny Bright, the first black QB to play against Oklahoma State in 1951. Opposing defenders openly made him a marked man during the game. They knocked him unconscious 3 times in the first 7 minutes. After having his jaw broken, he was able to complete a 61 yd TD pass a few plays later.

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