An write-up on the first players of the New Orleans Saints – a little bit of info on who they were and what happened to many of them. Thanks to Sports writer Rene Nadeau at SportsNola.com for the article.
A water-color painting of the original New Orleans Saints team uniform of 1967. Thanks to Heritage Sports Arts for permission to share it.
Ever wonder why the Saints colors are Black & Gold? Here’s a little video on the origin of the Saints uniforms from Scott Sillcox of Heritage Sports Art.
A portrait of the New Orleans Saints Super Bowl linebacker by talented sports artist Nick Keiser. The latest of my newest category here at NO Saints History depicting Saints Team Art.
By far one of the most infamous games in New Orleans Saints History. The heart-breaking loss on Monday Night Football against Kenny Stabler and the Oakland Raiders. One of the best highlight videos of that game I have ever seen.
A short Saints You Tube video highlighting New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jeff Groth. Groth had played for Houston Oilers and joined the Saints when Bum Phillips became head coach in 1981 and stayed with the team until 1985.
Saints action from the 1972 NFL season. Howard Cosell highlights the New Orleans Saints 19-16 upset over the Los Angeles Rams at Tulane Stadium. Saints kicker Happy Feller kicked a 33-yard winning field goal with 6 seconds left. Quarterback Archie Manning ran for a score and threw another in the victory as well.
How much do you know about New Orleans Saints History? Here is are 12 questions about some “Firsts” in almost 50 years of New Orleans Saints Football. How many do you know or can you emember?
Former All-Pro NFL kicker Morten Andersen will be inducted into the New Orleans Saints Ring of Honor in recognition for his accomplishments both on and off the playing field during his 25 year NFL Career. He joins former Saints players Rickey Jackson, Archie Manning and William Roaf.
A short highlights video of the New Orleans Saints sidelines during their first ever NFL exhibition game in 1967 against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium. Saints head coach Tom Fears seems to be the focus as NFL Films producer Ed Sabol lends commentary.
A short video from NFL Films highlighting the play of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Danny Abramowicz while producer Ed Sabol lends comments.
A short video that highlights former New Orleans Saints quarterback Billy Kilmer in a game against Pittsburgh. NFL Films Producer Ed Sabol narrates on Kilmer’s play while at the same time commenting on the fiery competitive nature of this unsung hero of the early days of Saints Football