11K views · 408 reactions | BC defeated Miami 47-45 in the 1984 classic as @DougFlutie launched this Hail Mary for a game-winning touchdown. 47 days til kickoff. | Boston College Football | Facebook

Hail Flutie 37 years ago today, on Nov. 23, 1984, Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie pulled off the "Miracle in Miami," throwing a Hail Mary touchdown pass that defeated the University of Miami 47-45 in the Orange Bowl. With six seconds left on the clock, the Boston College quarterback took a snap near midfield, scrambled to his right and let it fly Forty-eight yards downfield, Gerard Phelan snuck behind the coverage and came up with the pass, despite four defenders in the end zone as Boston

45 reactions · 5 comments | Here's a look back on the college career of Doug Flutie and his remarkable performance against the Miami Hurricanes in 1984. This video is from the documentary Rites of Autumn narrated by Burt Reynolds. Special thanks to Alex Carter for sending the video. | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl | Facebook