Who did Doug Flutie play for in the NFL?

Flutie's 12-year NFL tenure included stints with Chicago (1986-87), Buffalo (1998-2000), San Diego (2001-04) and New England (1987-89, 2005). His first professional experience came with the New Jersey Generals of the USFL in 1985.

Why is Doug Flutie famous?

His 3,454 passing yards and 27 touchdowns that year earned him All-America honours and the first Heisman Trophy in Boston College history. By the end of his collegiate career, Flutie had set all-time NCAA Division I-A records (since broken) for passing yards and total yards of offense.

How big was Doug Flutie when he played football?

Doug Flutie was 5 ft 10 inches, 180 lb (1.78 m, 81 kg). What position did Doug Flutie play? Doug Flutie played quarterback.

What does Doug Flutie do now?

Doug retired from professional football after the 2005-2006 season. While Doug is currently working as a commentator for NBC, Laurie is the primary caregiver to Dougie, Jr. She also cares for her mother who lives at home with them in Florida.

Who is the shortest QB in NFL history?

The distinction for shortest quarterback in NFL history looks to be a tie between Eddie LeBaron (who played in the 1950s) and Davey O'Brien (who played in the late 1930s), with both standing just 5 feet and 7 inches tall.

Doug Flutie Converts First Drop Kick Since 1941 | This Day in NFL History | Dec 31, 2017

Did Doug Flutie play with Tom Brady?

Flutie surprised many when he signed with the New England Patriots instead of the New York Giants. He became the backup behind Tom Brady and played several times at the end of games to take a few snaps. Flutie has a 37–28 record as an NFL starter, including a 22–9 record in home games.

Was Doug Flutie ever in a Super Bowl?

Doug was not given a chance to play for a Superbowl with Buffalo because Ralph Wilson pulled him in favor of Rob Johnson for the "Music city Miracle" game. We all know that if Doug had played, the game would have been different.

Is Doug Flutie in any Hall of Fame?

He was admitted into the College Football Hall of Fame and the CFL Hall of Fame in 2007 and 2008, respectively, but is not a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Flutie also became the first non-Canadian inductee into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 2007.

Why did Flutie wear 22?

He wore jersey #22 in honor of his first sports hero, Hall of Fame baseball pitcher Jim Palmer. Flutie is most known for his miraculous game-winning 48-yard TD pass to B.C. receiver Gerald Phelan to beat Bernie Kosar and the Miami Hurricanes, 47-45, in 1984. The play has become known as “Hail Flutie.”

Who caught Doug Fluties Hail Mary?

On Nov. 23, 1984, Doug Flutie heaves one up and his Hail Mary is caught by Gerard Phelan to lift Boston College over Miami.

Did Doug Flutie have a strong arm?

Flutie was a jitterbug, 5-foot-10, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback with uncommon arm strength for his size.

Is Doug Flutie married?

Doug & Laurie Flutie met as high school sweethearts in Natick, MA and have two children – Alexa & Doug, Jr. They created The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism in 1998 after Doug, Jr., was diagnosed with autism at age 3.

How much money did Doug Flutie make?

As of 2021, Doug Flutie has an estimated net worth of $12 million. This impressive fortune can be attributed to his successful football career, various endorsements, and business ventures. Flutie played as a quarterback for several teams in both the NFL and CFL, earning a substantial salary during his playing career.

Who has had 5 Super Bowl rings?

Charles Haley has the second most Super Bowl wins, with five.

Who is Doug Flutie's daughter?

This year has been a very special year for the Flutie Family. Our daughter Alexa married her prince charming Ian on July 22 at Disney World in Florida. It was a true fairy tale that our family will never forget.

Is Doug Flutie in Dr Pepper commercial?

Dr Pepper TV Spot, 'Backyard Football' Feat. Doug Flutie, Steve Smith Sr.

How long did Flutie play for the Bills?

Flutie spent three seasons with the Bills, where he totaled 7,582 yards passing and 47 touchdowns. Flutie's first two seasons proved highly successful. In 1998 he was selected to the Pro Bowl and was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year.

When did Doug Flutie retire?

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (May 15, 2006) -- Doug Flutie retired from pro football, ending a 21-year career in which the Heisman Trophy winner puzzled both opposing defenses and his own coaches with his unconventional style at quarterback.

Who is the great quarterback that never won a Super Bowl?

Dan Marino

Marino is the best quarterback to never win a Super Bowl, only having one opportunity to win the championship in a 1984 season in which he obliterated the single-season records for yards (5,084) and passing touchdowns (48).

Who is the most famous Buffalo Bills quarterback?

A first-ballot Hall of Famer, whose Buffalo Bills team won the AFC for four consecutive seasons, Jim Kelly is undoubtedly one of the great quarterbacks in NFL history.

Who was the best player before Tom Brady?

Joe Montana, QB (1979-1994): The QB who held the mantle as the greatest of all time before Tom Brady came along. "Cool Joe" was the first three-time Super Bowl MVP while leading the 49ers to four Super Bowl wins during the 1980s.

Who was the guy who had Tom Brady's ball?

Byron Kennedy wasn't supposed to receive Tom Brady's 600th-touchdown football. He's being rewarded handsomely for giving it back. Sporting a Mike Evans jersey, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan was sitting in the front row of Sunday's win over the Bears when Evans mistakenly handed him the ball from Brady's milestone TD.

Who caught Tom Brady's first career touchdown?

Tom Brady's first career TD pass went to Terry Glenn in the Patriots' 29-26 win over San Diego on Oct. 14, 2001.