The Cardinals' defense was so convinced Marcus Allen had the ball that they formed a massive pile-up at the line of scrimmage while Bono jogged past them.
It remained the longest QB touchdown run for seven years until Michael Vick broke the record with a 46-yard run (in overtime) that totaled more yards through different segments, though Bono's singular 76-yard dash remains one of the most iconic "tricks" in NFL history. BoNo 76.mp4
The play is often cited by outlets like Secret Base and NFL Throwback as one of the "weirdest" or "most majestic" plays in football history. The Cardinals' defense was so convinced Marcus Allen
Bono fooled the entire Cardinals defense—and the cameraman—running untouched down the left sideline for 76 yards. Why the Video is Famous BoNo 76.mp4
