Doug Flutie

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/doug-flutie

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What was Doug Flutie's job?Played for 21 seasons across the NFL, CFL, and USFL
2. What is the heisman trophy year?Won the Heisman Trophy in 1984 while playing for Boston College
3. What is the CFL record?Holds the record for most CFL Most Outstanding Player awards with six
4. Who is Doug Flutie?Doug Flutie is a legendary American football quarterback who played for many teams in the NFL, USFL, and Canadian Football League. He is known for his strong arm, clever plays, and winning many awards.
5. Why did Doug Flutie play in Canada?Doug Flutie played in Canada because after starting in the NFL he joined the Canadian Football League, where he became one of the league’s all‑time greats and won many awards.

USFL (United States Football League): A professional American football league that operated from 1983 to 1985, competing with the NFL.
CFL (Canadian Football League): The professional football league in Canada, known for its larger field and different rules compared to the NFL.
Grey Cup: The annual championship trophy awarded to the winner of the CFL playoffs, analogous to the Super Bowl in the NFL.
Pro Bowl: An annual all-star game featuring the top players from the NFL, selected by fan, player, and coach votes.