The term "Hail Mary" was used by Staubach when the quarterback spoke with sportswriters following the game. Staubach reminisced to the Dallas Morning News in 2010 about how his pass got its name.

After heaving this miraculous game-winning TD pass to @88DrewPearson in the 1975 Divisional Round, @dallascowboys QB Roger Staubach used the term to describe his thought process to reporters.

The Packers beat the Lions, 27-23, Thursday night thanks to a successful Hail Mary on the final play, Aaron Rodgers connecting with Richard Rodgers. But where does the 61-yard score rank in history?