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.
The New Orleans Saints have resigned wide receiver Robert Mechem
Saints Receiver Devery Henderson and His 10 Games with the Most Receiving Yards
Tom Dempsey kicking 1 of his 4 field goals against Detroit in 1970. The last kick that day was the record 63 yarder.
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.
In the 1989 season opener against Dallas, the Dome Patrol gave a hearty welcome to Cowboy rookie quarterback Troy Aikmen with 2 sacks, 2 interceptions and a 28-0 shutout. Here Hershel Walker is dropped behind the line by noseguard Patrick Swoopes. Walker had a total of 10 yards rushing in the whole game. 1989 saw…
The New Orleans Saints made their NFL debut on September 17, 1967, opening their inaugural season against the Los Angeles Rams.