Michael Vick’s Leading A Docuseries on The History Of Black Quarterbacks

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Michael Vick’s Leading A Docuseries on The History Of Black Quarterbacks

Michael Vick is teaming up with SMAC Productions and fubo Studios to lead a docuseries on the history of black quarterbacks.

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