After roger staubach completed his desperation throw to drew pearson to win the cowboysโ€™ 1975 playoff game at minnesota, he coined one of the most popular phrases in all of sports, the hail mary.

This iconic moment solidified the termโ€™s association with footballโ€™s most dramatic and improbable passes.

Hail mary passes are the pinnacle of football drama, where desperation meets brilliance in one final play.

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A hail mary pass is a very long forward pass in american football, typically made in desperation, with an exceptionally small chance of achieving a completion.

This video takes you through five of the most iconic hail mary moments in football.

The hail mary pass is a cherished element of football, highlighted by legendary moments such as roger staubachโ€™s 1975 throw and doug flutieโ€™s 1984 play.

Teams began practicing this play, factoring it into their game plans, especially when trailing in the final moments.

However, over time, it evolved into a more calculated strategy.

Considered too short and without a strong enough arm to play quarterback, the 5'10 natick resident became one of the gutsiest players in.

Due to the difficulty of a completion with this pass, it makes reference to the catholic hail mary prayer for strength and help.

However, over time, it evolved into a more calculated strategy.

Considered too short and without a strong enough arm to play quarterback, the 5'10 natick resident became one of the gutsiest players in.

Due to the difficulty of a completion with this pass, it makes reference to the catholic hail mary prayer for strength and help.

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