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.
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.
We continue with our series featuring the Top 10 Worst Free Agents in New Orleans Saints History. Here is the #5 choice, Corner Back Jason David.
Dalton Hilliard New Orleans Saints 1986-1992
The Trading Card of one of the New Orleans Saints defensive heroes of the 1970s and 1980s. Defensive Lineman Derland Moore is featured on this 1983 Topps Football Card, his 11th season as a Saint.
A recently uncovered vintage photo of Saints receiver John Gilliam in 1968 preseason action against Boston
Danny Abramowicz makes a diving catch against the Eagles in 1967.