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.
Saints Receiver Eric Martin makes a catch against Washington in 1988
Danny Abramowicz makes a diving catch against the Eagles in 1967.
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…
After 6 seasons Danny Abramowicz was the #1 All-Time Receiver for several years
Thanks to 5 Field Goals from Charlie Durkee the New Orleans Saints managed a win against the Pack in 1971.
From the 1979 victory in the Super Dome over the Lions. Saints Defender Elois Grooms battles the Lions Kieth Dorney.