The "BoNo 76" clip is widely celebrated in sports history for several humorous and tactical reasons:
Bono fooled the entire Cardinals defense—and the cameraman—running untouched down the left sideline for 76 yards. Why the Video is Famous
A naked bootleg (play-action fake) designed to look like a handoff to Hall of Fame running back Marcus Allen . BoNo 76.mp4
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.
At the time, this play set the NFL record for the longest touchdown run by a quarterback, a feat that stood until 2002. Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Arizona Cardinals. Date: October 1, 1995. 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.
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. At the time, this play set the NFL
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.