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Consultant Acquires Historic Hail Mary Football for Cowboys

12/29/2025

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Bryon Adams, a management consultant and sports collector, purchased the football thrown by Drew Pearson during the Hail Mary on December 28, 1975.
After the auction, Adams researched authenticity by contacting the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Dallas Cowboys.
Adams holds a bill of sale from the Vikings' general manager confirming the ball's origin.
Adams intends to loan the ball to the Cowboys.

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Story summary

Bryon Adams, a management consultant and sports collector, purchased the football thrown by Drew Pearson during the Hail Mary on December 28, 1975.
After the auction, Adams researched authenticity by contacting the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Dallas Cowboys.
Adams holds a bill of sale from the Vikings' general manager confirming the ball's origin.
Adams intends to loan the ball to the Cowboys.