New Orleans Saints

The New Orleans Saints are one of two NFL franchises, along with the New York Jets, to win their sole Super Bowl appearance.

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The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans. The Saints compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) South division. Since 1975, the team plays its home games at the Louisiana Superdome after using Tulane Stadium during its first eight seasons. Founded by John W. Mecom Jr., David Dixon, and the city of New Orleans on November 1, 1966, the Saints joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1967.

Quick Facts

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Lore & Background

The Saints were among the NFL's least successful franchises in their first several decades, where they went 20 consecutive seasons without a winning record or qualifying for the playoffs. They earned their first winning record and postseason berth in 1987, while their first playoff win would not occur until 2000, the team's 34th season. The team's fortunes improved in the 21st century, especially during the late 2000s and 2010s, which saw them become more consistent postseason contenders. Their greatest success to date came in the 2009 season, when they won Super Bowl XLIV in their only Super Bowl appearance.

Reader's Guide

The Saints' home stadium is the Louisiana Superdome, originally named the Louisiana Superdome. The team's colors are black and gold. Notable early players include Archie Manning and Tom Dempsey. The Saints' first head coach was Tom Fears. The team's first playoff win came in 2000 against the St. Louis Rams.

Did You Know?

The Saints were named for 'When the Saints Go Marching In', the classic jazz standard associated with New Orleans.
The Saints' inaugural game on September 17, 1967, started with Saints receiver John Gilliam returning the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown.
Tom Dempsey kicked an NFL record-breaking 63-yard field goal on November 8, 1970.
In 1980, the Saints lost their first 14 games, prompting fans to wear paper bags over their heads at home games.