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Posted by ESPN.com's Heather Dinich 

Boston College will unveil a life-sized, bronze statue of Doug Flutie outside gate D of Alumni Stadium at 2 p.m. on Friday.

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	Doug Flutie celebrates his "Hail Mary" touchdown pass against Miami in 1984.

"This statue is a fitting tribute to the man who made Boston College football a household name," BC athletics director Gene DeFilippo said in a statement released by the school. "Doug played a huge role in the history of Boston College athletics. We're thrilled that he will be honored permanently outside Alumni Stadium."

All members of the Boston College community are invited Friday. Flutie will be on hand at 2 p.m. when the curtain is dropped on the statue for the first time. The statue depicts Flutie about to release his famous "Hail Mary" pass at Miami in 1984.

The Boston College athletics department commissioned renowned sculptor Harry Weber for the design and construction of the statue. Weber has prominent sculptures at 10 different professional and amateur stadiums as well as the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.

In 1984, Flutie became the first player in Boston College history to win the Heisman Trophy. It capped an unbelievable 9-2 season that included the astounding victory over Miami, a win over Houston in the Cotton Bowl and a No. 5 national ranking. He finished his career as BC's all-time leading passer with 10,579 yards.