

You throw it up and pray,’“ the Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame quarterback reflected Friday for USA TODAY Sports. “When they asked me about it, I think the actual quote was, ‘Well, I guess you could call it a Hail Mary. That’s what the Hall of Fame quarterback uttered to reporters in describing his 50-yard touchdown pass to Drew Pearson to beat the Minnesota Vikings in the closing seconds of a 1975 NFC playoff game. PackersĭALLAS – It tickles Roger Staubach to realize the staying power of his words. Watch Video: NFC Divisional Playoff preview: Cowboys vs.
