Author: Phil

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.

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1967 Saints & Rams! Welcome to the NFL!
ByPhil 07/07/202607/07/2026

The New Orleans Saints made their NFL debut on September 17, 1967, opening their inaugural season against the Los Angeles Rams.

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Saints Rookie Tom Dempsey Kicking in 1969
ByPhil 05/22/202605/22/2026

Tom Dempsey – Saints Kicker in 1969 Rookie kicker Tom Dempsey kicks one of his four field goals against the New York Giants in 1969. In a back-and-forth contest that saw the lead change hands seven times, Dempsey’s kick with seven seconds remaining gave New Orleans one of its most exciting wins of the season….

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Top 10 Passing Yards Leaders in New Orleans Saints History
ByPhil 01/05/202601/05/2026

The New Orleans Saints Top All-Time Career Passing Leaders. Updated for 2025

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Saints Legends Danny Abramowicz and Archie Manning
ByPhil 03/18/202401/06/2026

Saints legends Danny Abramowicz and Archie Manning

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Edd Hargett under duress from Ram Isiah Robertson
ByPhil 03/06/202408/24/2024

Edd Hargett, the Saints “other” quarterback, under heavy pressure from Ram rookie Isiah Robertson Ed Hargett – the Saints “Other” Quarterback in Action Edd Hargett joined the Saints as a 16th round draft pick out of Texas A&M in 1969 and remained on the team until 1972. During his time he was almost exclusively in…

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New Orleans Saints Receiver Danny Abramowicz in 1969
ByPhil 02/07/202402/07/2024

Saints Receiver Danny Abramowicz struggles to hold on to the ball during a play.

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Jim Strong Carries Against the Pack in 1971
ByPhil 12/20/202312/20/2023

Thanks to 5 Field Goals from Charlie Durkee the New Orleans Saints managed a win against the Pack in 1971.

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Archie Manning in 1973
ByPhil 10/24/202310/30/2023

Archie Manning in 1973

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Cam Jordan is #1 in Saints History for Quarterback Sacks
ByPhil 08/10/202312/09/2024

Cam Jordan has passed Rickey Jackson for Most Quarterback Sacks in Saints Franchise History.

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Don McCall carries against the Cleveland Browns in 1968
ByPhil 07/24/202307/24/2023

1968 Saints – 2nd Year Man Don McCall Carries the Ball on the Cleveland Browns Defense

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Billy Kilmer throws 6 Touchdown Passes
ByPhil 05/17/202303/14/2025

Classic Saints picture from 1969 – Billy Kilmer Throws Over Cardinal Chuck Walker

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Rookie Jim Dombrowski on the Saints Sidelines
ByPhil 05/13/202305/16/2023

Snapshot from 1986 with Saints Rookie Offensive Tackle and Offensive line coach Jim Erkenbeck

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