'I would guess that 90% + of the North American males have heard it.'

Thanks, gnu. I'm just a girl, but you paid attention to my question.

Rapaire, I have heard of a Hail Mary pass. A lot of passes could be a Hail Mary pass, but there's only one Immaculate Reception. I wonder if there are any other Catholic/gridiron phrases in circulation.

(In my circle, 'Immaculate Reception' refers to the hors d'ouvres and wine at the downtown Episcopal church.)

I'm not a football fan actually, but my husband is a second-generation Packer fan.