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 fooled the entire Cardinals defense—and the cameraman—running untouched down the left sideline for 76 yards. Why the Video is Famous
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. BoNo 76.mp4
The "BoNo 76" clip is widely celebrated in sports history for several humorous and tactical reasons:
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. It remained the longest QB touchdown run for
The video prominently features offensive lineman Joe Valerio sprinting downfield alongside Bono. Valerio famously looked around for defenders to block, but none were within 50 yards of them. Historical Significance
A naked bootleg (play-action fake) designed to look like a handoff to Hall of Fame running back Marcus Allen . The "BoNo 76" clip is widely celebrated in
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.
