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
Picture of the 1988 New Orleans Saints defense stopping Ron Brown of the Rams in the memorable upset that year.
From the 13-3 Saints win over the Falcons in 1974. Tommy Myers and Jim Merlo close in on Falcons runner Art Malone
A picture of Hall of Fame Linebacker and Leader of the Dome Patrol Ricky Jackson from his 1988 4-sack game against the Detroit Lions.
Some New Orleans Saints/St. Louis Cardinals action in 1968
In 1979, after an 8-8 record and almost making the playoffs, the New Orleans Saints had 5 players named to the NFL Pro Bowl.