The World’s Shortest Athletes Don’t Find Their Height A Laughing Matter

Doug Flutie Reinvented The Quarterback Position For The Short Man

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When Doug Flutie would set up under center before calling “hike,” he had to know how to analyze the defense. Once the ball was snapped and the play was going, it was impossible for him to see his wide receivers running routes with his massive lineman blocking his view.

At five feet and ten inches, Flutie was considered too short for his position. Forced to play in Canada to jump-start his career, he eventually found his way back into the NFL as the starter for the Buffalo Bills. He became so popular, he even got his own brand of “Flutie Flakes” cereal. Ahead, the answer to just how short Muggsy Bogues is.