Hail Marys happened before and after Flutie’s epic throw and as you will see, I just do not think they reached their apex in 1984. Why does a play in the Holiday Bowl rank higher than Flutie’s ...

Flutie heaved a Hail Mary pass, which somehow landed in the arms of Eagles receiver Gerard Phelan for a 48-yard touchdown. Boston College won the game, 47-45. Ironically, Flutie had already won ...

The pickup immediately went viral and is still widely regarded as one of the most athletic in Hail Mary history. Though technically in college, no list is complete without Flutie’s legendary throw.

This game has rightfully been remembered as the “Hail Flutie” game for Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie’s improbable 48-yard heave into the end-zone scrum with zero seconds on the clock.

Hail Marys happened before and after Flutie’s epic throw and as you will see, I just do not think they reached their apex in 1984. Why does a play in the Holiday Bowl rank higher than Flutie’s ...