From 1986 – former USFL standout linebacker Vaughan Johnson joined the New Orleans Saints along with 10 other former USFL players. He would remain with the Saints until 1993 forming one of the the most dominating linebacking corps in NFL History. The Dome Patrol, as this corps was affectionately known, would help bring the New Orleans Saints 4 playoff appearances over the next 6 seasons.
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.
Sam Mills joined the New Orleans Saints in 1986 to become one the 4 All-Pro linebackers of the heralded Dome Patrol. Mills played 8 seasons with the Saints and will always be remembered by fans. Here is a portrait of him painted by New Orleans Artist Bob Graham.
A portrait of 13-year New Orleans Saints veteran Hoby Brenner by New Orleans artist Bob Graham.
The Dirtiest Player in the NFL Signs with the New Orleans Saints! A picture of Conrad Dobler at Pat O’Briens.
A picture of Saints fullback Tony Galbreath during the 1981 preseason against the Houston Oilers. It was one of Galbreath’s last games as a Saint.
Sammy Knight played a total of 12 seasons in the NFL. Six of those years where in New Orleans where he finished as the #3 Saints career Interception Leader.
Archie Manning Honored in Donruss 2016 Panini Set