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.
Danny Abramowicz makes a diving catch against the Eagles in 1967.
Little pic of the Cajun Cannon – Bobby Hebert and a list of his Top 20 Games with the Highest Quarterback Ratings
Picture of the 1988 New Orleans Saints defense stopping Ron Brown of the Rams in the memorable upset that year.
Another classic image from New Orleans Saints History. Head Coach Bum Phillips speaks with the 1981 Rookie of the Year George Rogers on the sideline.
Classic Saints picture from 1969 – Billy Kilmer Throws Over Cardinal Chuck Walker
1968 Saints – 2nd Year Man Don McCall Carries the Ball on the Cleveland Browns Defense