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For Immediate Release For More Information, Contact: October 16, 2014 Joe Horrigan at (330) 588-3627 Pete Fierle at (330) 588-3622

DOUG FLUTIE: ONE-HOUR NFL NETWORK DOCUMENTARY TO PREMIERE AT HALL

CANTON, OHIO – Fans touring the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Friday and Saturday can enjoy a special premiere of the NFL Network series “A Football Life.” This week’s screening of “: A Football Life,” a one-hour documentary produced by NFL Films, profiles the life and career of the former - winning who went on to star in three professional football leagues.

“Doug Flutie: A Football Life” will be shown continuously at the Hall of Fame from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18.

Each episode of this season’s “A Football Life” is being shown at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The series aligns with the Hall of Fame’s Mission to: Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE.

Flutie gained great fame as the quarterback of when he threw a memorable “Hail Mary” pass against the in 1984. His commitment and discipline allowed him to persevere despite not immediately receiving great opportunity at the pro level due to his size.

“When you are 6’4” you have to prove that you can’t play. When you are 5’10” you have to prove that you can play,” his wife Laurie Flutie shares in this week’s “A Football Life.”

He ultimately succeeded with a lengthy career as quarterback in the United States Football League, , and in the with the , , , and San Diego Chargers. Flutie is enshrined in both the Hall of Fame and Canadian Football Hall of Fame.

OUR MISSION: Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE.

Visitors to the Hall can view the ball and cleats used by Flutie when he eclipsed 50,000 passing yards in his combined career in the USFL, CFL and NFL. The mementos are displayed in the Hall’s “The Other Leagues Gallery.”

This week’s screening of “A Football Life” was preceded by premieres of episodes profiling Hall of Famers and . Upcoming “A Football Life” episodes examine the life and careers of several great NFL legends and Pro Football Hall of Famers. Screenings of “A Football Life” at the Hall of Fame are included with the price of admission. The following is the broadcast schedule for October and November for “A Football Life” that airs on Fridays at 9:00 p.m. ET on NFL Network.

• October 24 – • October 31 – • November 7 – * • November 14 – *, & Eugene “Mercury” Morris • November 21 – • November 28 – * & *

* Member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame

“A Football Life” series – will be available on NFL Now, the League’s next-generation video service. Providing fans access to the largest digital library of NFL video anywhere, NFL Now dynamically personalizes each fan's viewing experience, allowing them to follow their favorite NFL teams and players.

Every episode of “A Football Life” – as well as all NFL Network programming – is streamed live on NFL Mobile from Verizon, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is open daily from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. For more information, visit: ProFootballHOF.com/PlanYourVisit

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About Pro Football Hall of Fame Located in Canton, Ohio, the birthplace of the National Football League, the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s mission is to Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values, & Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE. For more information, please visit ProFootballHOF.com; @ProFootballHOF on , Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

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OUR MISSION: Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE.

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OUR MISSION: Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE.