Christy scored the dramatic winning points on a field goal on the last play of the game. At the conclusion of the 1957 season, he was named first-team all-ACC and first-team All-American.
In the climactic conclusion to the 1957 football season, Christy made the winning points with a field goal in the final play of the game. This achievement earned him widespread recognition, including being named first-team all-ACC and first-team All-American.