New Orleans Saints History

First Game of Franchise History

Sep 17, 1967

The New Orleans Saints hit the field for their first game ever.

Archie Manning

Oct 10, 1971

Saints draft quarterback Archie Manning from Ole Miss.

First Game in The Superdome

Sep 28, 1975

The saints play their first game in the new Louisiana Superdome. We were defeated by the Bengals 21-0

Head Coach-----FIRED

Aug 10, 1977

Saints head coach Hank Stram is fired after a 3-11 season record.

Bum Phillips Retires

Nov 12, 1985

Saints have to struggle with head coach Bum Phillips. He retires in the middle of the season.

Tie for NFC West

Dec 22, 1988

Saitns are in a three way tie for the NFC.

25 Year Celebration

Aug 23, 1991

New Orleans Saints are celebrating 25 years of football.

Mika Dikta

Aug 22, 1997

Saints have a new head coach Mika Dikta.

Deuce McAllister

Oct 13, 2002

"Deuuuuuuuuucccccceee" makes a name for himself. Saints are to a good start. They won the first 6 out of 7 games.

Hurricane Katrina

Aug 29, 2005

The disasterious hurricane devastates New Orleans. The Superdome is in a total mess.

A New Start

Jul 2, 2006

Saints have a new head coach, Sean Payton. They draft new quarterback, Drew Brees and Heisman trophy winner running back Reggie Bush. Here we go!

Superbowl

Feb 7, 2009

The Saints win their first superbowl in histroy. Superbowl XLIV Champions= New Orleans Saints!