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Back to EpisodesEpisode 37: Hail Flutie (or the Miracle in Miami).
Description
Welcome to GenX Classic Sports, where we rewind to the moments that defined a generation — the plays, the players, and the pure emotion that made growing up in the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s such an unforgettable time to be a sports fan.
Story time. Today, we’re going back to November 23, 1984 — Thanksgiving weekend. Boston College versus the Miami Hurricanes. A humid afternoon in the Orange Bowl. And one of the most unforgettable plays in college football history.
It’s the game that made Doug Flutie a legend — a 5-foot-9 quarterback who defied every odd and launched the Hail Mary heard ‘round the world.
This wasn’t just a touchdown pass — it was a moment that became part of sports mythology.
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Production Credits:
Intro and outro music: Mason Enis
Narrator: Haylee Wolf
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