James "Shack" Harris

Passing attempts	1,149
Passing completions	607
Completion percentage	52.8%
TD–INT	45–59
Passing yards	8,136
Passer rating	67.3
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Harris
	Harris c. 1977
No. 12, 11
Position	Quarterback
Personal information
Born	July 20, 1947; Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school	Carroll (Monroe)
College	Grambling St.
NFL draft	1969: 8th round, 192nd overall pick
Career history
Playing
	Buffalo Bills (1969–1972); Los Angeles Rams (1973–1976); San Diego Chargers (1977–1979);
Operations
	Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1987–1992); Scout; New York Jets (1993–1996); Assistant general manager; Baltimore Ravens (1997–2003); Director of pro personnel; Jacksonville Jaguars (2003–2008); Vice president of player personnel; Detroit Lions (2009–2014); Senior personnel executive;
Awards and highlights
	As player: Pro Bowl (1974); As administrator: Super Bowl champion (XXXV);
Career NFL/AFL statistics
Passing attempts
Passing attempts	1,149
Passing completions	607
Completion percentage	52.8%
TD–INT	45–59
Passing yards	8,136
Passer rating	67.3
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Larnell "Shack" Harris (born July 20, 1947) is an American former professional football player and executive. He played as a quarterback in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL) with the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, and San Diego Chargers. In 1969, Harris became the first Black quarterback to start a season opener for the either the AFL or NFL, and in 1974, he became the first Black quarterback to start an NFL playoff game. After his playing career, Harris worked in the front office for the Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Baltimore Ravens, where he was a part of the Super Bowl XXXV-winning team.