Crosby nails $1 million football throw during Pat McAfee’s Big Night AHT

Sidney Crosby heard the Pittsburgh Steelers needed a new quarterback.

The Pittsburgh Penguins captain nailed a $1 million football throw during sports personality Pat McAfee’s Big Night AHT variety show at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Wednesday.

Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang joined former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes on stage for a game where a player from the three sports would throw the football through a target at the end of the stage. Each throw made added $1 million to a jackpot that a fan from the audience would take home.

The Penguins star told McAfee he played a little football growing up, but it had been a long time since he tossed the pigskin.

McAfee then asked Crosby how he felt about throwing the football.

“I have no idea what to expect to be honest with you,” Crosby responded with smile.

Crosby then took his spot right under his Stanley Cup championship banners that hung from the arena rafters and perfectly tossed the football through the target, adding $1 million to the prize money.

The crowd started “MVP” chants as the Penguins captain celebrated with his teammates and fellow Pittsburgh sports stars.

On Thursday, Crosby said he was thrilled to partake in the experience.

"It was unreal. I mean, just not something you ever think of," Crosby said. "What an unbelievable show. Just a great experience. Seeing Ben, seeing a bunch of guys, Paul there... you stand at center ice, you don't expect to be holding the football, throwing for a million dollars. That's the last thing you expect when you're at center ice. So, it's a little different being out there with no ice, no gear, but just an awesome experience."

Malkin echoed Crosby, but felt a little left out he didn't get a chance to toss the football.

"I think it's a great event. It's a lot of fun," Malkin said. "I'm a little bit mad they [didn't] give me a ball to throw, you know? It's like only Sid, Ben [Roethlisberger[ and [Paul Skenes]. But it's fine. It's great to be together on stage. The fans were so loud yesterday. But again, a great event. A lot of charity money. Amazing."

Is there anything Crosby can’t do?

-NHL.com Independent Correspondent Wes Crosby contributed to this report.