NFL Quarterback and Heisman Trophy Winner

Program Title - An Evening With Doug Flutie

For over 20 years, Doug Flutie’s name has been synonymous with determination and excellence in college and professional football. Named College Football Player of the Year in 1984, Doug set NCAA career records for passing yards and total offense. He will always be remembered for throwing the Hail Mary Touchdown Pass in the last seconds of Boston College’s 47-45 upset over Miami, the same season he was named the Heisman Trophy winner.

Doug played for the USFL, NJ Generals, then NFL Chicago Bears and the NE Patriots prior to joining the Canadian Football League which included three Grey Cup Championships and Grey Cup MVP honors in 1992, 1996 and 1997. To date, he is the only Quarterback in CFL History to be a 5-time Most Outstanding Player of the Year (1991-1994 and 1996).

In 1998 Doug returned to the NFL and led the Buffalo Bills to the playoffs. He was named the 1998 NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year and was selected to the Pro Bowl . In 1999, Doug led the Bills to the playoffs for the second straight year and was named as an alternate to the Pro Bowl. Doug signed a 6 year-contract with the San Diego Chargers for 2001-2007 seasons.

Doug is champion on and off the field. He established the “Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism”, in the name of his son (who has autism) to help less fortunate families who have children with autism.