During his first year with the Buffalo Bills in 1998, Doug Flutie enjoyed his finest NFL season, recording a career high twenty touchdowns, winning the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award, and playing in his first and only Pro Bowl. The jersey presented here was worn by Flutie during that season.
Road white mesh with dazzle-cloth shoulders and sleeves displays "7" screened on the front, back, and sleeves in blue and red, with "Flutie" screened onto the verso nameplate in blue. The red/blue ribbed v-neck collar displays the NFL shield patch, while the red/blue striped sleeves feature the Logo Athletic logo patches. Also, there is a sole "Logo Athletic" manufacturer's label tucked into the inner tail, and the verso is signed and inscribed "Doug Flutie 7" in 9/10 vintage black sharpie.
This exemplar exhibits solid game wear, including dirt stains and discoloration to the fabric. What's more, John Robinson at Resolution Photomatching has conclusively photo matched this jersey to the Bills 11/8 contest vs the Jets at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. See Getty Images 72546957. This is the only photomatched Flutie Bills jersey which we are aware of.
A member of both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, Flutie won a Heisman Trophy, three Grey Cups, three Grey Cup MVP's, and six CFL MVP awards. His ability to star at football's most demanding position despite his diminutive stature (5-10, 180), coupled with his never say die attitude and ability to perform in the clutch, made him beloved by fans of every team he ever played for.
The jersey was obtained directly from Dave Hojnowski who was the Buffalo Bills equipment manager from 1978-2012. Accompanied by a Letter of Photomatching from Resolution Photomatching for game usage and the autograph is certified authentic by a Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA.