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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.
Steve Bono was known as a traditional, "slow" pocket passer rather than a mobile quarterback. Seeing him outrun a professional defense for 76 yards was considered a "cartoonish" and "unbelievable" development. BoNo 76.mp4
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. The play is often cited by outlets like
The "BoNo 76" clip is widely celebrated in sports history for several humorous and tactical reasons: The Cardinals' defense was so convinced Marcus Allen
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.