November 23, 1984: Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie throws the most famous Hail Mary pass in college football history to receiver Gerard Phelan to complete a 47-45 victory over the Miami Hurricanes. Brent Musburger and Pat Haden call the action for CBS Sports. Special thanks to Alex Carter for sending this video. | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl

Hail Flutie 39 years ago today, on Nov. 23, 1984, Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie pulled off the “Miracle in Miami,” throwing a Hail Mary touchdown pass that defeated the University of Miami 47-45 in the Orange Bowl. With six seconds left on the clock, the Boston College quarterback took a snap near midfield, scrambled to his right and let it fly. Forty-eight yards downfield, Gerard Phelan snuck behind the coverage and came up with the catch despite four defenders in the end zone as Bosto