Jim Gibbons watched the drama unfold Thursday night, saw Aaron Rodgers launch the ball at the end zone. As it happened, he thought back to his own Hail Mary of glory.
Nearly 55 years earlier, the former Detroit Lions tight end caught a pass from Earl Morrall and ran the rest of the way into the end zone for a 65-yard touchdown. It was -- and still is -- the longest run or pass play to win a game as time expired in regulation in NFL history.
The 61-yard Aaron Rodgers-to-Richard Rodgers Hail Mary was No.