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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Some Footage from The New Orleans Saints First Exhibition Game
A short highlights video of the New Orleans Saints sidelines during their first ever NFL exhibition game in 1967 against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium. Saints head coach Tom Fears seems to be the focus as NFL Films producer Ed Sabol lends commentary.

Jim Taylor Scores Against the Steelers in 1967!
Jim Taylor scores against the Steelers during the Saints-Steelers game in 1967.

Doug Atkins & Friends Close in on Tom Matte
Early Saints Action from 1967. Big Doug Atkins along with other New Orleans Saints defenders move in on Colts runner Tom Matte.

Tom Fears and the Original New Orleans Saints Coaching Staff
Here’s Tom Fears and the rest of the first coaching staff the New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints 1967 Uniform
A water-color painting of the original New Orleans Saints team uniform of 1967. Thanks to Heritage Sports Arts for permission to share it.

Fleur di Lis at 40 Episode #2
In an effort to bring professional football to New Orleans both the AFL scheduled the 1965 All Star game to be played in Tulane Stadium – but things get racially ugly.