The Hail Mary? 50 years later, Vikings remember Pearson push-off as ‘a play from hell’
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MINNEAPOLIS — The moment will forever live in infamy for every scorned Minnesota Vikings fan still seeking that elusive Lombardi Trophy. On Dec. 28, 1975, the Vikings led the Dallas Cowboys in the final minute of a Divisional Round playoff game. That’s when Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach dropped back to pass and launched a ball to the heavens. As it plummeted back down to earth, Cowboys receiver Drew Pearson gave what some believe was a subtle shove to the back of Vikings cornerback Nate Wright, providing himself the separation necessary to catch a touchdown pass that proved to be the difference. Asked about the play afterwards, Staubach said, “I closed my eyes and said a...