Eddie Hughes’ history as a game changer goes way back for this 23-year UPS driver.

He remembers it like it was yesterday: “It’s 1983, Doug Flutie (and Boston College) vs. West Virginia, and I was on defense. Doug Flutie has tried to score three times. We stopped him on the goal line. This is the game-changing play. Our backs are against the wall…”

Before he became a star player for UPS, Eddie Hughes was an outside linebacker for the West Virginia University (WVU) Mountaineers. He recalls the scene—and the logistics—of his most treasured football moment, WVU’s 27-17 victory over Boston College on September 24, 1983. Eddie made seven tackles to help his team win that game. He continues:

“…West Virginia calls a defense where I’m supposed to fake the rush and drop back to cover the inside receiver. I’d been watching game film all week long on Doug Flutie. I faked the rush… I knew he was going to run…I went straight in and tackled him for a loss. Doug Flutie… see ya’ next time.”

Watch Eddie explain how he delivered for WVU and why customers say he’s still delivering for them every day.

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