The New Orleans Saints joined the NFL as an expansion team on November 1, 1966, All Saints’ Day.¹⁾

Their inaugural game was on September 17, 1967, against the Los Angeles Rams, which they lost 27-13.²⁾

John Gilliam returned the opening kickoff of their first game for a 94-yard touchdown.³⁾

Tom Fears was the Saints’ first head coach, serving from 1967 to 1970.⁴⁾

The Saints didn't have a winning season until 1987, 20 years after their establishment.⁵⁾

The Saints' official colors are black and gold, representing New Orleans’ connection to the oil industry.⁶⁾

Their logo is the fleur-de-lis, a symbol of French heritage and New Orleans' cultural identity.⁷⁾

The Saints occasionally wear all-black uniforms, which are fan favorites.⁸⁾

The team has played at the Caesars Superdome (formerly the Mercedes-Benz Superdome) since 1975.⁹⁾

The Superdome was the world’s largest fixed dome when it opened.¹⁰⁾

The Superdome served as a shelter during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and underwent massive renovations afterward.¹¹⁾

The Superdome has hosted seven Super Bowls, the most by any venue.¹²⁾

Quarterback Archie Manning was a fan favorite despite the team's struggles in the 1970s and early 1980s.¹³⁾

Drew Brees joined the team in 2006, becoming one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history.¹⁴⁾

Drafted in 2006, running back Reggie Bush became a key player in the Saints’ resurgence.¹⁵⁾