Canadian Football Hall-of-Famer Doug Flutie credits his legendary career to the professionalism and leadership of Wally Buono, his former coach with the Calgary Stampeders. Under Buono's guidance, the team achieved significant success, with Flutie leading them to one of the most successful periods in league history, including winning the Grey Cup in 1992.

By the Numbers
  • In the period from 1992-1995, the Calgary Stampeders had an accumulative record of 58-14.
  • Flutie threw for 20,551 passing yards and 140 passing touchdowns as a Stampeder.
  • He finished his career with 58,179 passing yards and 369 passing touchdowns across the CFL, NFL, and USFL.
State of Play
  • Wally Buono will join the Stampeders Wall of Fame this summer for the team’s Legacy Night game on July 21.
  • Flutie celebrated the 25th anniversary of the '92 championship victory with his former teammates in 2017.
Bottom Line

Flutie's success in the CFL and beyond was significantly influenced by his time with the Calgary Stampeders, under the leadership and professionalism instilled by Wally Buono. The impact of this pivotal period set the stage for Flutie's future achievements, exemplifying the lasting influence of strong leadership and teamwork.