Unforgettable Hail Mary Passes in Football History

Unforgettable Hail Mary Passes in Football History

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Physical Ed

11th Grade - University

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The video explores various dramatic ways to end a sports game, focusing on the Hail Mary pass in American football. It explains why Hail Marys are rare and difficult, requiring a long pass with little time left, while losing, to achieve a touchdown. The term originated from a 1975 game where Roger Staubach's successful pass led to a Cowboys victory, forever naming the play. The video highlights the rarity and excitement of such plays in sports.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a dramatic way to end a sports game?

Penalty shootout

Sudden death goal

Walk-off home run

Buzzer beater

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are Hail Mary passes considered special in American football?

They are very common

They are easy to execute

They guarantee a win

They are rare and difficult to complete

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a necessary condition for a Hail Mary pass to be successful?

The team must be winning

The pass must lead to a touchdown

The pass must be intercepted

The pass must be short

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the quarterback responsible for popularizing the term 'Hail Mary' in football?

Drew Pearson

Tom Brady

Roger Staubach

Joe Montana

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did the famous Hail Mary play by Roger Staubach occur?

1965

1985

1975

1995