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ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
FIRST SESSION
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 32
Introduced by Sanders, 45; Aguilar, 35; Albrecht, 17; Bostelman, 23; Brandt,
32; DeKay, 40; Dover, 19; Kauth, 31; Lowe, 37; Moser, 22; von Gillern, 4.
WHEREAS, Marlin Oliver Briscoe was born on September 10, 1945, in Oakland,
California; and WHEREAS, at five years old, Briscoe moved with his mother to Omaha; and WHEREAS, Briscoe attended Omaha South High School, where he played multiple sports, including football; and WHEREAS, after graduating from Omaha South High School, Briscoe attended Omaha University, graduating in 1967 with a bachelor's degree in education; and WHEREAS, Briscoe played quarterback for the Omaha University football team, leading the team to three conference championships and setting 21
records; and WHEREAS, Briscoe was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fourteenth round of the 1968 National Football League/American Football League joint draft; and WHEREAS, On October 6, 1968, Briscoe became the first starting African-
American quarterback in the modern National Football League; and WHEREAS, Briscoe threw fourteen touchdown passes in eleven games that year, becoming the runner-up for the American Football League Rookie of The Year award; and WHEREAS, Briscoe played for five more professional football teams at the position of wide receiver, earned Pro Bowl honors in 1970, and won two Super Bowls with the Miami Dolphins; and WHEREAS, Briscoe led the National Football League's only ever undefeated team, the 1972 Miami Dolphins, in touchdown receptions with four; and WHEREAS, on December 6, 2016, Briscoe was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as an alumnus of the University of Nebraska at Omaha; and WHEREAS, Briscoe passed away at the age of seventy-six on June 27, 2022.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH
LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, FIRST SESSION:
1. That the Legislature honors Marlin Oliver Briscoe's dedication,
resilience, hard work, and talent.
2. That the Legislature recognizes Marlin Oliver Briscoe's part in
advancing the cause of equality in the National Football League and the United States.
3. That the Legislature offers its condolences to the family of Marlin Oliver Briscoe.
4. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the family of Marlin Oliver Briscoe.
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