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Doug Flutie
NameDoug Flutie
CaptionFlutie in 2005
PositionQuarterback
Number2, 7, 20, 22
Birth date23 October 1962
Birth placeManchester, Maryland
Height in10
Weight lb180
High schoolNatick High School
CollegeBoston College
Draft year1985
Draft round11
Draft pick285
Draft teamLos Angeles Rams
Career nfl1986–1989, 1998–2005
Career cfl1990–1997
Career usfl1985
Highlights* Heisman Trophy (1984) * Davey O'Brien Award (1984) * Maxwell Award (1984) * Walter Payton Award (1984) * 3× Grey Cup champion (1991, 1992, 1997) * 6× CFL Most Outstanding Player (1991–1994, 1996, 1997) * 3× CFL All-Star (1991–1993) * 8× CFL West All-Star (1991–1997, 2000) * NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1998) * Pro Bowl (1998) * New England Patriots Hall of Fame * Boston College No. 22 retired

Doug Flutie is a former professional American football quarterback whose celebrated career spanned two decades across multiple leagues, most notably the National Football League and the Canadian Football League. He achieved legendary status in college football by winning the Heisman Trophy in 1984 after a famous last-second Hail Mary pass for Boston College against the University of Miami. Despite persistent doubts about his stature in the NFL, Flutie became one of the most decorated players in CFL history before returning to achieve significant success in the United States.

Early life and college career

Born in Manchester, Maryland, Flutie was raised in Natick, Massachusetts where he starred at Natick High School. He accepted a scholarship to play for Jack Bicknell at Boston College, competing in the Big East Conference. His collegiate career culminated during his senior season in 1984, highlighted by a nationally televised game-winning touchdown pass to Gerard Phelan against Bernie Kosar and the Miami Hurricanes. That season, Flutie won the Heisman Trophy, the Maxwell Award, and the Davey O'Brien Award, setting numerous NCAA passing records and cementing his legacy in Atlantic Coast Conference lore despite his team's smaller stature.

Professional football career

Selected in the 11th round of the 1985 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams, Flutie's initial professional path was unconventional, beginning with the USFL's New Jersey Generals owned by Donald Trump. After the USFL folded, he struggled to find a lasting role with the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots, leading him to the Canadian Football League. In the CFL, playing for the BC Lions, Calgary Stampeders, and Toronto Argonauts, Flutie revolutionized the game, winning a record six CFL Most Outstanding Player Awards and three Grey Cup championships. He returned to the NFL in 1998 with the Buffalo Bills, earning Pro Bowl and NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award honors, and later played for the San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots before retiring after the 2005 NFL season.

Post-playing career and media work

Following his retirement, Flutie transitioned seamlessly into broadcasting and analysis. He served as a studio analyst and commentator for ESPN and ABC Sports on their college football coverage and for NBC Sports on their Notre Dame Fighting Irish football broadcasts. He also worked as a color analyst for the USFL and has been a frequent presence on the New England Sports Network. Beyond broadcasting, Flutie has been involved in various entrepreneurial and philanthropic ventures, including the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism and promotional work with Procter & Gamble and Flutie Flakes cereal.

Personal life and legacy

Flutie is married to Laurie Flutie and has two children. The family's personal journey profoundly shaped their public life, leading to the establishment of the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism following their son's diagnosis. His legacy is multifaceted: a College Football Hall of Fame inductee, a Canadian Football Hall of Fame enshrinee, and a cultural icon whose career challenged preconceptions about athlete size. The famous Hail Mary pass against Miami remains one of the most replayed moments in ESPN history, symbolizing his enduring impact on the sport from the Atlantic Coast Conference to the Grey Cup. Category:American football quarterbacks Category:Boston College Eagles football players Category:Canadian Football Hall of Fame inductees