New Orleans Saints History Stuff

Picture of Gary Cuozzo – the Saints first starting quarterback.

Veteran defensive lineman Lou Cordileone gets a hit on Vikings QB Joe Kapp in 1968.

Action from the 1990 game against the Rams. Linebacker Ricky Jackson’s hit on Jim Everett stopped a late Ram’s drive.

From the 13-3 Saints win over the Falcons in 1974. Tommy Myers and Jim Merlo close in on Falcons runner Art Malone

Early Saints Action from 1967. Big Doug Atkins along with other New Orleans Saints defenders move in on Colts runner Tom Matte.

The Highest Yards-per-Carry Average in New Orleans Saints Franchise history. (minimum 100 rushing attempts)

From 1997 – a portrait of Saints Head Coach Mike Ditka

Saints Rookie Craig Heyward picks up yards against Seattle in 1988 – a classic picture from the Who Dat History Book.

Saints Head Coach Jim Mora in a NFL jacket ad from 1989.

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.

Saints receiver Wes Chandler makes a leaping touchdown catch against the Oilers in 1981 preseason.

Here’s Tom Fears and the rest of the first coaching staff the New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints History seeks to remind the Who Dat of their roots.

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