In the 1989 season opener against Dallas, the Dome Patrol gave a hearty welcome to Cowboy rookie quarterback Troy Aikmen with 2 sacks, 2 interceptions and a 28-0 shutout. Here Hershel Walker is dropped behind the line by noseguard Patrick Swoopes. Walker had a total of 10 yards rushing in the whole game. 1989 saw the Saints finish the year 12th in the league in total defense and Vaughn Johnson and Pat Swilling going to the Pro Bowl.
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 1969 Saints owner John Mecom issued his team unauthorized black helmets during the preseason. Here is Tony Lorick with the black helmet against Detroit.
Lions quarterback Rodney Peete is taken down by Saints All-Pro lineman Wayne Martin.
After 6 seasons Danny Abramowicz was the #1 All-Time Receiver for several years
New Orleans Saints Quarterback Bobby Hebert on the cover of Game Day Magazine in 1989
A Classic image of Kyle Turley as a Rookie in 1998.
The Highest Yards-per-Carry Average in New Orleans Saints Franchise history. (minimum 100 rushing attempts)