Hail Flutie

Diane,
Tonight marked the 25th Anniversary of Boston College's 47-45 win over the defending national Champion Miami Hurricanes. Doug Flutie was the Quarterback and threw a 60 yard hail mary pass at the end of the game to win it for the Eagles. It has been considered one of the greatest plays in sports history.
It just got me thinking about all the memorable games I'd seen Doug Flutie play over the years, either on TV or in person. His time in the CFL was historic and he re-wrote the record books several times over before heading back to the NFL in 1997. Once he got there, he still had to fight for playing time, but never for recognition. He has always been, and always will be, and iconic figure in football.
I took a look for some articles on the possibility that Doug Flutie might ever get into the pro football hall of fame in Canton, Ohio. Other than baseball, it is the most difficult HoF to get into. His combined numbers are impressive - 58,179 total passing yards, 369 passing touchdowns, 6,759 rushing yards and another 82 rushing touchdowns - enough to make some experts consider him for admission.
But the argument seems to focus too much on his statistics. His supporters point to the name on the door in Canton and say "It's not the NFL hall of fame, It's the PRO FOOTBALL Hall of Fame!". I suggest the inflection should be elsewhere, namely, the Pro Football Hall of FAME.
Doug Flutie is a legend. From his days winning football games and Heisman Trophies at Boston College, to his drop kick extra point in his final NFL game(something that had not happened since 1941), Doug Flutie was a star. The numbers may not back it up in terms of general NFL statistics, but it has more to do with a lack of opportunity than a lack of skill. But regardless, you ask any football fan over the age of 10 who Doug Flutie is, I guarentee you 80% will know who you're talking about.
More than Doug Flutie deserves the Hall of Fame, the Hall of Fame deserves Doug Flutie. It would feel empty without him.