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Doug Flutie Surprised with 1985 Cotton Bowl Jacket

8/31/2025

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Doug Flutie, former Boston College quarterback, received his 1985 Cotton Bowl jacket after 32 years from Pat McCarthy.
The reunion took place during 'Doug Flutie Night' at a Brockton Rox game.
Flutie was surprised to see the jacket, which he thought was one of only five made.
McCarthy had been eager to return the jacket personally for many years.

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Story summary

Doug Flutie, former Boston College quarterback, received his 1985 Cotton Bowl jacket after 32 years from Pat McCarthy.
The reunion took place during 'Doug Flutie Night' at a Brockton Rox game.
Flutie was surprised to see the jacket, which he thought was one of only five made.
McCarthy had been eager to return the jacket personally for many years.