I saw the play live on TV, age 10. I'll never forget it. Earl Morrall dropped back, threw the ball downfield right to Gibbons who ran for a TD. It looked easy.Halas Hall wrote:Former Detroit Lion Jim Gibbons has passed away Saturday at the age of 79. Apparently, his 65 yard catch and run touchdown at the gun to beat the Colts in 1960 remains the longest pass play to end a game in regulation time in NFL history.
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SixtiesFan
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My favorite 'before I was born' game to watch.SixtiesFan wrote:I saw the play live on TV, age 10. I'll never forget it. Earl Morrall dropped back, threw the ball downfield right to Gibbons who ran for a TD. It looked easy.Halas Hall wrote:Former Detroit Lion Jim Gibbons has passed away Saturday at the age of 79. Apparently, his 65 yard catch and run touchdown at the gun to beat the Colts in 1960 remains the longest pass play to end a game in regulation time in NFL history.
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Not just the ending either but the entire game, had it all.
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Former Chicago Cardinals lineman Tony Paquesi died August 23, aged 83.
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BD Sullivan
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Former Patriot (and Charger) Bill Lenkaitis has died at the age of 70:
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...from Johnny U to Lenny Moore who made one of the greatest catches in the history of football.BD Sullivan wrote:It came after the Colts had apparently won the game with 14(?) seconds left on a TD pass.Halas Hall wrote:Former Detroit Lion Jim Gibbons has passed away Saturday at the age of 79. Apparently, his 65 yard catch and run touchdown at the gun to beat the Colts in 1960 remains the longest pass play to end a game in regulation time in NFL history.
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BD Sullivan
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Former Cowboys, Vikings and Saints receivers coach Hubbard Alexander died on Sunday at the age of 77. During his career, he coached Michael Irvin, Cris Carter and Randy Moss:
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Ken Meyer, former 49ers Head Coach and Assistant Coach with the Jets, Rams & Bears, died August 14 aged 91.
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nicefellow31
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Very interesting life he lived. Blessings to his family.LJP wrote:Ken Meyer, former 49ers Head Coach and Assistant Coach with the Jets, Rams & Bears, died August 14 aged 91.
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BD Sullivan
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Bob Cummings, who was a Saints assistant from 1973-75, died on Sunday at the age of 94:
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Yes, especially so because Moore had Night Train Lane right behind him.JohnH19 wrote:...from Johnny U to Lenny Moore who made one of the greatest catches in the history of football.BD Sullivan wrote:It came after the Colts had apparently won the game with 14(?) seconds left on a TD pass.Halas Hall wrote:Former Detroit Lion Jim Gibbons has passed away Saturday at the age of 79. Apparently, his 65 yard catch and run touchdown at the gun to beat the Colts in 1960 remains the longest pass play to end a game in regulation time in NFL history.
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