Who Invented the Hail Mary?
In 1975, Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Roger Staubachroger Staubachroger Thomas Staubach (Born February 5, 1942), Nicknamed "Roger the Dodger", "Captain America"...
In 1975, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach popularized the term "Hail Mary" to describe his miracle, winning touchdown pass to fellow Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Pearson in a playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Roger Staubach
Roger Thomas Staubach (born February 5, 1942), nicknamed "Roger the Dodger", "Captain America" and "Captain Comeback", is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.
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Where does the term Hail Mary come from?
The term "Hail Mary" originated from a traditional Catholic prayer in which the person praying calls on divine intervention from the Virgin Mary. In terms of the world of football, the term "Hail Mary" was popularized on December 28th, 1975.Must Read
Who threw the Hail Mary pass?
With seconds left on the clock, quarterback Roger Staubach threw a 50-yard pass to wide receiver Drew Pearson, resulting in an improbable touchdown and a come-from-behind win for the Cowboys. The term "Hail Mary" was used by Staubach when the quarterback spoke with sportswriters following the game.
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