Doug Flutie

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All American at Boston College, 1984 College Football Player of the Year, the 1984 Heisman Trophy Winner, 1991-1994/1996/1997 Grey Cup Most Valuable Player. Doug went on to sign with the National Football League's Buffalo Bills in 1998, and then at the age of 38, signed a contract with the San Diego Chargers to become their starting quarterback. After 4 seasons with the Chargers, Doug was offered the opportunity to finish his career with his hometown team, the New England Patriots. Doug played one season with the Patriots before he retired, but in true Flutie fashion, he went out with a bang. On New Year's Day 2006, Doug completed the NFL's first "drop kick" for an extra point in 64 years! A fitting end to a long, storied career. Doug is the drummer of the Flutie Brothers Band. 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.