If you were to compare Doug Flutie’s career to that of other great quarterbacks, you would probably find it difficult to compare him with others. His career spanned three different leagues, including the NFL, the CFL, and the BC Football League. As a quarterback, he broke every record you could imagine, including leading his teams to three straight playoff appearances. If you’re considering the Hall of Fame as a career goal, here are a few facts you should know about Flutie.
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NFL
In addition to the NFL Hall of Fame, Flutie has already been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and Canadian Sports League Hall of Honor. He has earned over $20 million in his NFL career, which includes a $31 million USFL contract and a CFL record $350,000 a year deal. His estimated net worth is around $10 million. It would be surprising if Flutie is not inducted, however.
After playing for several years with the New England Patriots, Flutie also played in the USFL for a year. While he was there, he was a backup quarterback for Tom Brady and often played at the end of games. He has a 37-28 career record in the NFL and a 22-9 home-game record. In addition to the NFL, he has also worked as a college football analyst.
CFL
Despite being retired from the NFL, Doug Flutie has maintained his interest in football and has a successful podcast. Flutie, who was selected as the CFL’s best player by TSN, uses his podcast to connect his life after football. Flutie’s podcast is called “The Doug Flutie Show,” which is a reference to the cereal he created while playing for the Buffalo Bills in 1998. It’s a family-oriented and philanthropic cause that focuses on Flutie’s passion for football.
After the 1989 season, Flutie signed with the British Columbia Lions, where he quickly flourished. He was named the league’s MVP twice, winning his third Grey Cup in three years. He also led the CFL in passing yards five out of eight seasons. He holds the record for most passing touchdowns in a single season, with 48. Flutie’s return to the NFL is a story worthy of a movie script. In the 1998 off-season, the Buffalo Bills signed him as a backup quarterback and he played for them for four seasons. He also won the 1992 Grey Cup and was named the league’s MVP.
BC
It is no surprise that the legendary quarterback and star of Boston College football, Doug Flutie, has been inducted into the College’s Hall of Fame. Born on October 23, 1962, Doug Flutie played in the NFL for 21 seasons, one season in the Canadian Football League, and one season in the United States Football League. Flutie played college football at Boston College, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1984. During his time at BC, he helped lead the team to two Grey Cup victories, including one with the Stampeders and one with the Argonauts.
Flutie’s first professional football experience was with the New Jersey Generals in the USFL. However, the team folded after one season and Flutie was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams drafted him 285th overall, the lowest ever draft position for a Heisman Award winner. After spending his first four seasons with the Rams, Flutie was traded to the Chicago Bears. After four seasons with the Bears, he was traded to the New England Patriots, where he stayed until the end of his career in 1988.
San Diego Chargers
It’s no secret that the Chargers would love to have two or three of the “Big Three” quarterbacks in their offense. But the team has no such quarterbacks and they’ll have to make do with Drew Brees, who has yet to hit the 5,000-yard mark. The Chargers have a solid receiver corps with a few young receivers who can start and slot. The tight end group should be better than the others, but Fluttie deserves recognition for his career.
Before joining the Chargers, Flutie spent five years with the upstart USFL’s New Jersey Generals. He signed a five-year, $5 million contract with the team in 1986. He went on to play with the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots before finally retiring with the Chargers. He was also part of a legendary quarterback room in the Chargers, and the team is still lucky to have him as a member.
Boston College
When it comes to defining Boston College football, Doug Flutie comes to mind. As a former Eagle, he won the 1984 Heisman Trophy and a Rhodes Scholarship, and helped the team win a national championship. In 1983, two of his games were nationally televised, putting BC on the national map. During his career, he racked up over 10,000 yards of passing and 67 touchdowns. While playing for BC, he also maintained a distinguished academic record. He was also a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship in 1984 and won a post-graduate scholarship from the National Football Foundation.
In high school, Flutie was a standout player on the basketball and baseball teams. As a senior, he opted to play football over basketball. The talented athlete and student-athlete had attracted attention from major universities, but Boston College was not interested in taking him, primarily because of his height. Flutie was only 5’10” tall and weighed 175 pounds. However, when Boston College offered him a scholarship, he accepted the offer and continued to play for the program.
WWE
Is it time to put Doug Flutie in the WWE Hall of Fame? During his professional wrestling career, he has achieved many honors. These include the Heisman Trophy, three Grey Cup championships, six CFL All-Star nominations, and six Most Outstanding Player awards. Not to mention, he was also a WWE 24/7 champion. In addition, he has played in a Celebrity Flag Football Game, where he played alongside legendary WWE superstars.
Born in Maryland, Doug Flutie grew up in Florida. His father, a former aerospace engineer, moved the family to Florida, where he developed his passion for sports. Flutie went on to lead his junior high school to two county championships. He also moved to Boston, Massachusetts, where he continued to pursue his football career. While there, he also became involved in the local community, serving as a soccer coach and being a cheerleader.