Hail Mary pass

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Hail Mary pass

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How Did the “Hail Mary Pass” Get Its Name?
…began using the expression “Hail Mary pass” (or even just “Hail Mary”) to describe similar late-in-the-game long-shot efforts. More often than not, a “Hail Mary pass” specifically means a long throw into or near the end zone in the fourth quarter of a game. (Even better if there are…
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…began using the expression “Hail Mary pass” (or even just “Hail Mary”) to describe similar late-in-the-game long-shot efforts. More often than not, a “Hail Mary pass” specifically means a long throw into or near the end zone in the fourth quarter of a game. (Even better if there are…
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