In 1975, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach launched a 50-yard touchdown pass to receiver Drew Pearson to come from behind and beat the Minnesota Vikings during the NFC Divisional Championship. What is the nickname given to this play that has been used for similar plays since then?

Roger Staubach's 50-yard touchdown pass to Drew Pearson to win the 1975 NFC Divisional Championship game is the game that originated the use of the term "Hail Mary" in football. After the game, Staubach told a reporter, "I got knocked down on the play... I closed my eyes and said a Hail Mary."

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