List of Hail Mary passes

This is a list of notable Hail Mary passes from collegiate and professional football in the United States.

The boys said the quick prayer and on the next play Jimmy Crowley dashed 30 yards for a touchdown.

Some time later Notre Dame was again stopped and again this non-Catholic called on the boys for a Hail Mary.

'[2]A number of games over the years have been decided by long, last-second touchdown throws but were not, strictly-speaking, Hail Mary passes.

Below is a list of such games with explanations as to why it has been improper to describe them as Hail Marys.