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Matt Verderame

The History of the Hail Mary and the Play That Keeps It Alive

It’s a mall now. No marker for the occasion, likely because it was a painful memory for most who witnessed the moment in person. 

On Dec. 28, 1975, Drew Pearson caught a touchdown pass, one of 56 in his career, including the postseason. It won a game for a team that didn’t win the Super Bowl that year, but is primarily remembered as the most iconic six points of the decade this side of the Immaculate Reception. 

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