16.5.06

Flutie chooses retirement

Congratulations on a huge career by Doug Flutie, a man who was told he wouldn't amount to much in professional football.

Flutie announced his retirement from the NFL, where he has been since 1998. Flutie was a star quarterback in the CFL with British Columbia, Calgary, and Toronto from 1990-1997.

He passed for 14,715 NFL yards, but threw for 41,355 yards in eight CFL seasons. Flutie ranks 6th in all-time CFL passing.

Flutie's career was likely over after his drop kick for New England in the playoffs.

Though he is 43, his age wouldn't be a deterrent in the CFL. Just look at Toronto QB Damon Allen. And Hamilton did want him back a year ago.

But Flutie is going to enjoy his retirement. And to give you an idea of the road map of his career, here we have a full list, including a brief stay in the USFL.


Doug Flutie's well-traveled career


YearTeamLeague
1985New JerseyUSFL
1986ChicagoNFL
1987Chicago/New EnglandNFL
1988New EnglandNFL
1989New EnglandNFL
1990British ColumbiaCFL
1991British ColumbiaCFL
1992CalgaryCFL
1993CalgaryCFL
1994CalgaryCFL
1995CalgaryCFL
1996TorontoCFL
1997TorontoCFL
1998BuffaloNFL
1999BuffaloNFL
2000BuffaloNFL
2001San DiegoNFL
2002San DiegoNFL
2003San DiegoNFL
2004San DiegoNFL
2005New EnglandNFL

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