 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.
A recently uncovered vintage photo of Saints receiver John Gilliam in 1968 preseason action against Boston
Jim Taylor scores against the Steelers during the Saints-Steelers game in 1967.
A glimpse from the 1988 upset of the Rams – fullback Buford Jordan carries the ball for positive yardage.
New Orleans Saints Quarterback Bobby Hebert on the cover of Game Day Magazine in 1989
The Saints are born as New Orleans is awarded a Professional franchise from the NFL & John Mecom Jr is named as the new owner.
Pic of long time New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Stan Brock in 1981