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Mahomes, who won with the Chiefs in 2020, will
face off against Hurts for the Lombardi Trophy in Glendale,
Arizona, later this month, with the pair making history as soon
as they step onto the field.
"To have two Black quarterbacks starting in the Super Bowl, I
think it's special," Mahomes, widely perceived to be the
frontrunner for this year's league MVP honors, told reporters on
Thursday.
He pointed to six-time Pro Bowler Donovan McNabb and Doug
Williams, the first Black quarterback to start a Super Bowl,
among his inspirations.
"I've learned more and more about the history of the Black
quarterback since I've been in this league," said Mahomes.
"The guys that came before me ... (gave) guys like me and Jalen
chances to have this platform and have this spot on an NFL
team."
Only seven Black quarterbacks have started in a Super Bowl
before this year, despite Black athletes comprising the majority
of the league.
"It's come a long way," Hurts told reporters. "To be the first
for something is pretty cool, so I know it will be a good one."
(Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York; Editing by Chris Reese)
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