Bono fooled the entire Cardinals defense—and the cameraman—running untouched down the left sideline for 76 yards. Why the Video is Famous
The video typically refers to a famous NFL highlight featuring Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Steve Bono and his record-breaking 76-yard touchdown run against the Arizona Cardinals on October 1, 1995. 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 video prominently features offensive lineman Joe Valerio
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 Seeing him outrun a professional defense for 76
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.