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 The New Orleans Saints joined the NFL as an expansion team on November 1, 1966, All Saints’ Day.[([[https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/the-story-of-new-orleans-being-awarded-the-saints-17995409|neworleanssaints]])]
+===== First Game =====
+Their inaugural game was on September 17, 1967, against the Los Angeles Rams, which they lost 27-13.[([[https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/game/9-17-1967-la-at-no-4001|statmuse]])]
+===== First Touchdown =====
+John Gilliam returned the opening kickoff of their first game for a 94-yard touchdown.[([[http://www.helmethut.com/Saints/Saints1967.html|helmethut]])]
+===== First Head Coach =====
+Tom Fears was the Saints’ first head coach, serving from 1967 to 1970.[([[https://www.nosaintshistory.com/tom-fears-original-new-orleans-saints-coaching-staff/|nosaintshistory]])]
+===== Slow Start =====
+The Saints didn't have a winning season until 1987, 20 years after their establishment.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/1987/12/06/sports/after-20-years-saints-are-aints-no-longer.html|nytimes]])]
+===== Iconic Colors =====
+The Saints' official colors are black and gold, representing New Orleans’ connection to the oil industry.[([[https://whodatdish.com/2012/10/13/the-essence-of-black-and-gold-or-how-the-new-orleans-saints-got-their-colors/|whodatdish]])]
+===== Fleur-de-Lis Logo =====
+Their logo is the fleur-de-lis, a symbol of French heritage and New Orleans' cultural identity.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/doommetal/comments/1d4d4mo/what_is_the_meaning_behind_the_fleur_de_lis_in/|reddit]])]
+===== Uniform Tradition =====
+The Saints occasionally wear all-black uniforms, which are fan favorites.[([[https://uni-watch.com/2024/10/07/new-orleans-saints-to-wear-color-rush-fauxbacks-for-monday-night-football/|uni-watch]])]
+===== Home Stadium =====
+The team has played at the Caesars Superdome (formerly the Mercedes-Benz Superdome) since 1975.[([[https://www.caesarssuperdome.com/about-us/event-highlights|caesarssuperdome]])]
+===== Largest Dome Stadium =====
+The Superdome was the world’s largest fixed dome when it opened.[([[https://time.com/archive/6847179/modern-living-the-biggest-dome/|time]])]
+===== Hurricane Katrina Impact =====
+The Superdome served as a shelter during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and underwent massive renovations afterward.[([[https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0002716205285889?download=true|sagepub]])]
+===== Super Bowl Host =====
+The Superdome has hosted seven Super Bowls, the most by any venue.[([[https://www.topendsports.com/events/super-bowl/hosts/index.htm|topendsports]])]
+===== Archie Manning Era =====
+Quarterback Archie Manning was a fan favorite despite the team's struggles in the 1970s and early 1980s.[([[https://sportsthenandnow.com/tag/archie-manning/|sportsthenandnow]])]
+===== Drew Brees' Arrival =====
+Drew Brees joined the team in 2006, becoming one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history.[([[https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2018/7/14/17563150/drew-brees-one-of-the-nfls-best-franchise-cornerstones-new-orleans-saints|canalstreetchronicles]])]
+===== Reggie Bush =====
+Drafted in 2006, running back Reggie Bush became a key player in the Saints’ resurgence.[([[https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/the-awesome-that-was-reggie-bush-one-of-the-nfls-first-air-backs/|cbssports]])]
+===== Ricky Williams Trade =====
+In 1999, the Saints traded all their draft picks for running back Ricky Williams, an unprecedented move.[([[https://www.12up.com/posts/remembering-the-saints-blowing-all-of-their-draft-picks-in-disastrous-trade-for-ricky-williams-01e655et9enf|12up]])]
+===== Sam Mills =====
+Linebacker Sam Mills was one of the franchise’s first defensive stars and inspired the “Keep Pounding” motto.[([[https://monmouthtimeline.org/timeline/sam-mills-the-greatest-football-player-in-monmouth-county-history/|monmouthtimeline]])]
+===== Michael Thomas =====
+Wide receiver Michael Thomas set the NFL record for most receptions in a season with 149 in 2019.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39725395/new-orleans-saints-release-wr-michael-thomas|espn]])]
+===== Super Bowl XLIV =====
+The Saints won their first and only Super Bowl on February 7, 2010, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 31-17.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/f0c9o9/saints_on_this_day_in_2010_new_orleans_saints/|reddit]])]
+===== Super Bowl MVP =====
+Drew Brees was named the MVP of Super Bowl XLIV after throwing for 288 yards and two touchdowns.[([[https://www.bostonherald.com/2010/02/08/mvp-drew-brees-ties-record-for-super-bowl-completions/|bostonherald]])]
+===== Onside Kick Surprise =====
+The Saints shocked the Colts with an onside kick to start the second half of the Super Bowl.[([[https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/super-bowl/article239129958.html|miamiherald]])]
+===== "Who Dat" Movement =====
+The Saints’ Super Bowl run popularized the “Who Dat” chant among fans worldwide.[([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/New-Orleans-Saints|britannica]])]
+===== Most Wins in a Season =====
+The Saints achieved a franchise-best 13-3 record in 2009 and 2011.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/923587-the-5-best-teams-in-new-orleans-saints-history|bleacherreport]])]
+===== Drew Brees' Records =====
+Brees holds multiple NFL records, including career passing yards and completions.[([[https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/drew-brees-by-the-numbers-all-the-insane-nfl-records-legendary-saints-qb-owns-after-20-year-career/|cbssports]])]
+===== Longest Field Goal =====
+Tom Dempsey kicked a then-NFL record 63-yard field goal in 1970.[([[https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/discover/artifacts/tom-dempsey-shoe-spotlight-092515|thestoryoftexas]])]
+===== "Who Dat" Chant =====
+The chant, “Who Dat? Who dat say they gonna beat them Saints?” is a staple of fan culture.[([[https://www.mybama.com/story.html|mybama]])]
+===== Mardi Gras Connection =====
+The Saints are closely tied to New Orleans' Mardi Gras tradition, with team floats often appearing in parades.[([[https://mardigrastraditions.com/mardi_gras_history/|mardigrastraditions]])]
+===== Saints Fans' Dedication =====
+Despite decades of struggles, Saints fans have remained among the NFL's most passionate.[([[https://www.pasionfutbol.us/Ranking-the-NFLs-Friendliest-Fanbases-Is-Your-Team-on-the-List-t202501220006.html|pasionfutbol]])]
+===== 2006 Resurgence =====
+The Saints made the NFC Championship Game in 2006, a year after Hurricane Katrina.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/24/sports/football/24saints.html|nytimes]])]
+===== 2011 Offense =====
+The 2011 Saints set an NFL record for most yards gained in a single season (7,474).[([[https://www.nfl.com/photos/mind-blowing-stats-for-the-new-orleans-saints-0ap3000000500101|nfl]])]
+===== 2018 Controversy =====
+A missed pass interference call in the NFC Championship Game against the Rams cost the Saints a Super Bowl appearance[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIrGoy4CC5Q|youtube]])]
+===== Sean Payton Era =====
+Sean Payton coached the Saints from 2006 to 2021, leading them to their only Super Bowl win.[([[https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/sean-payton-super-bowl|sportskeeda]])]
+===== Mickey Loomis =====
+General manager Mickey Loomis has been instrumental in building competitive teams.[([[https://saintswire.usatoday.com/lists/new-orleans-saints-head-coach-search-updates-mickey-loomis-sales-pitch-salary-cap-draft-picks/|saintswire]])]
+===== Defensive Turnaround =====
+The Saints' defense, historically a weakness, became a strength in the late 2010s.[([[https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/playoffs/2009/news/story?id=4815694|espn]])]
+===== Atlanta Falcons =====
+The Saints’ biggest rivalry is with the Atlanta Falcons, dating back to 1967.[([[https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2024/6/4/24167911/a-look-at-the-history-between-the-saints-and-falcons-rivalry|canalstreetchronicles]])]
+===== Carolina Panthers =====
+The Saints also have a heated rivalry with the Carolina Panthers, especially since the 1990s.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/157icm8/rivalries_4_saints_vs_panthers/|reddit]])]
+===== Tampa Bay Buccaneers =====
+The Saints’ rivalry with the Buccaneers intensified when Tom Brady joined Tampa Bay.[([[https://blog.ticketmaster.com/new-orleans-saints-vs-tampa-bay-buccaneers-series/|ticketmaster]])]
+===== "Aints" Era =====
+In the 1980s, fans wore paper bags over their heads and called the team the “Aints” due to poor performances.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/115131-for-every-winner-sports-10-best-or-worst-losers-that-arent-the-lions|bleacherreport]])]
+===== Steve Gleason Block =====
+Steve Gleason’s blocked punt in 2006 symbolized the city’s resilience after Katrina.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17611735/steve-gleason-2006-blocked-punt-symbolized-rebirth-saints-new-orleans|espn]])]
+===== Dome Patrol =====
+The Saints’ linebacker corps in the late 1980s and early 1990s was one of the best in NFL history.[([[https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-greatest-NFL-linebacking-corps-of-all-time|quora]])]
+===== Hurricane Katrina Recovery =====
+The Saints were instrumental in lifting the spirits of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.[([[https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2009/12/10/undefeated-saints-lift-spirits-in-new-orleans/31734154007/|gainesville]])]
+===== Charitable Efforts =====
+The Saints players and organization are heavily involved in local charities and community projects.[([[https://www.neworleanssaints.com/community/secondline|neworleanssaints]])]
+===== Celebrity Owners =====
+Jazz musician Al Hirt was one of the team’s original minority owners.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/1999/04/28/arts/al-hirt-76-trumpeter-and-symbol-of-new-orleans-dies.html|nytimes]])]
+===== Gumbo the Mascot =====
+Gumbo, a St. Bernard dog, serves as the team’s official mascot.[([[https://www.chatsports.com/new-orleans-saints/a/source/gumbo-rah-rah-how-a-st-bernard-dog-became-the-new-orleans-saints-mascot-12737868|chatsports]])]
+===== Largest Comeback =====
+The Saints overcame a 26-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Chargers in 1987, marking the largest comeback in franchise history.[([[https://www.neworleanssaints.com/team/history/key-moments|neworleanssaints]])]

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