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What Is the ‘Hail Mary?’ 10 Things to Know About 1975 Cowboys’ Legendary Touchdown Play

Roger Staubach's Hail Mary pass to Drew Pearson secured a 17-14 playoff win but sparked lasting controversy and fan violence, with ESPN analysts affirming no foul on the catch.

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This December represents the 50th anniversary of the historic connection between Roger Staubach and Drew Pearson.

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What is the ‘Hail Mary?’ 10 things to know about 1975 Cowboys’ legendary touchdown play

This December represents the 50th anniversary of the historic connection between Roger Staubach and Drew Pearson.

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The first 'Hail Mary': An iconic Cowboys moment and a 50-year Vikings beef

Fifty years after Roger Staubach's Hail Mary, Vikings defenders swear Drew Pearson pushed off.

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