Hail Marys happened before and after Flutie’s epic throw and as you will see, I just do not think they reached their apex in 1984. Why does a play in the Holiday Bowl rank higher than Flutie’s ...

Doug Flutie became a national hero at Boston College in the early 1980s. He became famous for the “Hail Flutie” pass that ...

Flutie heaved a Hail Mary pass, which somehow landed in the arms of Eagles receiver Gerard Phelan for a 48-yard touchdown. Boston College won the game, 47-45. Ironically, Flutie had already won ...