 One of the biggest moments in New Orleans Saints History. New Orleans businessman Tom Benson purchases the New Orleans Saints from John Mecom Jr for $70.2 million dollars. The new ownership of the team set in motion a new attitude that Saints fans had not experienced before.
I've been following the Saints since a kid in the 70s watching the likes of Archie Manning and Tommy Myers.
We may not have as grandiose a history as some NFL teams, but there are scores of memories the New Orleans Saints have given to their fans and I have done my best to record them here at New Orleans Saints History.
In 1979, after an 8-8 record and almost making the playoffs, the New Orleans Saints had 5 players named to the NFL Pro Bowl.
A glimpse from the 1988 upset of the Rams – fullback Buford Jordan carries the ball for positive yardage.
Danny Abramowicz makes a diving catch against the Eagles in 1967.
Bruce Clark Fumble Recovery in 1986!
A couple of pictures of Saints Special Teams Ace Rich Mauti in 1978.
Saints receiver Wes Chandler makes a leaping touchdown catch against the Oilers in 1981 preseason.