A Rich History
The AQCOA was formed in the 1940's under the direction of legendary Morehouse College coach and administrator Dr. Franklin Forbes to officiate "Negro High School Sports" and was known as the Atlanta Quarterback Club (AQBC). The AQBC was the first black high school athletic officiating association in the state of Georgia.
The AQCOA was formed in the 1940's under the direction of legendary Morehouse College coach and administrator Dr. Franklin Forbes to officiate "Negro High School Sports" and was known as the Atlanta Quarterback Club (AQBC). The AQBC was the first black high school athletic officiating association in the state of Georgia.
BUILDING UPON OUR LEGACY
BUILDING UPON OUR LEGACY
We are honored to have former
AQCOA Alumni officiating in the highest ranks of the National Football League (NFL) and the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Jerome Boger, Super Bowl XLVII NFL Referee
Jerome Boger, Super Bowl XLVII NFL Referee
Barry Anderson, Super Bowl LIV NFL Umpire
Barry Anderson, Super Bowl LIV NFL Umpire
Derrick Stafford, 30 Year Retired NBA Official
Derrick Stafford, 30 Year Retired NBA Official
Phenizee Ransom, 3rd Year NBA Official
Phenizee Ransom, 3rd Year NBA Official