Dalton Hilliard, the New Orleans Saints 2nd round pick of the 1986 draft, carries against the Houston Oilers during the preseason of his rookie season. Hilliard had a modestly productive year his first season as a Saint. 425 yards on the ground and 107 yards receiving he accounted for 5 touchdowns. He remained with the Saints until 1993. When he did retire he left as the Saints #2 All-Time leading rusher behind the great George Rodgers. As of today, he is still #4 on the Team’s All-Time Career Rushing Yards list. His 18 touchdowns of the 1989 season led the league that year and is still a franchise record.
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.
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…
