New Orleans Saints History Stuff
Just miscellaneous New Orleans Saints articles and information.
Craig “Iron Head” Heyward | Saints Rookie in 1988
Saints Rookie Craig Heyward picks up yards against Seattle in 1988 – a classic picture from the Who Dat History Book.
New Orleans Saints Pro Bowlers in 1979
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.
Wes Chandler Touchdown Catch!
Saints receiver Wes Chandler makes a leaping touchdown catch against the Oilers in 1981 preseason.
Tom Fears and the Original New Orleans Saints Coaching Staff
Here’s Tom Fears and the rest of the first coaching staff the New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints Seasons of 1984 and 1985
Allen Ulrich gives an excellent summary of Bum Phillips and the New Orleans Saints seasons of 1984 and 1985.
Saints Fullback Buford Jordan in 1988
A glimpse from the 1988 upset of the Rams – fullback Buford Jordan carries the ball for positive yardage.
Fleur di Lis at 40 Episode #2
In an effort to bring professional football to New Orleans both the AFL scheduled the 1965 All Star game to be played in Tulane Stadium – but things get racially ugly.
The New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons Rivalry – the Early Years
Saints vs Falcons rivalry: In the beginning (1967-79). A repost of Allen Ulrich’s excellent article discussing the early days of the New Orleans Saints – Atlanta Falcons rivalry. Keep up with all of Allen’s work at the Under the Dome Podcast. The Falcons and Saints were born one year apart –the Falcons first season was … Read more