One of the few established players on the New Orleans Saints defense of the 1970s, Joe Federspiel was a 4th round pick from Kentucky in 1972. He would play 9 seasons for the Saints and start a total of 121 games.
He finished his career with 5 interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries.
Thanks to NFL Photos: Top 10 All-Time Players from Kentucky
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.
Without a doubt, one of the most disastrous signings in the teams history, Brandon Browner set NFL records for penalties. He is our #2 Worst Free Agent Signing in New Orleans Saints History.
Early Saints Action from 1967. Big Doug Atkins along with other New Orleans Saints defenders move in on Colts runner Tom Matte.
Saints Punt Return Man Vince Buck in the 1991 Win Over Tampa Bay
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.
New Orleans Saints Quarterback Bobby Hebert on the cover of Game Day Magazine in 1989
New Orleans Saints – Los Angeles Rams in 1967. Merlin Olsen gets pressure on Billy Kilmer
One of my claims to fame is that I played baseball against Joe in the Valley Sports Senior League in mid 60s. As I recall, his dad coached and brother, Nick, also played. I played on the Red Sox along side another pretty good athlete named Larry Carter and coached by Larry’s dad, Joe. By the way, we were league champs!