Douglas Richard Flutie's name has been synonymous with excellence in both college and professional football. Doug has received many honors including: All American at Boston College, 1984 College Football Player of the Year, the 1984 Heisman Trophy Winner. He played in the Canadian Football League for 8 years, where he was a marquee attraction. Then he signed a four-year contract with the National Football League's Buffalo Bills. At the age of 38, Doug signed a contract with the San Diego Chargers to become their starting quarterback. Doug was offered the opportunity to finish his career with his hometown team, the New England Patriots, as the backup to Tom Brady. Doug would only play one season with the Patriots before he retired, but in true Flutie fashion, he went out with a bang. Doug completed the NFL's first drop kick" for an extra point in 64 years! A fitting bookend to a long, storied career. Doug is an attractive personality whose approachable and personable style has translated his success on the football field into success off the field. Doug and his wife established, the "Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism" in 1998 in the name of their son Dougie, Jr. to help less-fortunate families who have children with autism."
