When were the New Orleans Saints founded?
The New Orleans Saints were founded on the 1st of November, 1966, by sports entrepreneur Dave Dixon, oilman John W. Mecom Jr., and the city of New Orleans. They joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1967.
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When did the New Orleans Saints win the Super Bowl?
The New Orleans Saints won Super Bowl XLIV during the 2009 season, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 31-17. It remains the franchise's only Super Bowl appearance and championship.
How did Hurricane Katrina affect the New Orleans Saints?
Hurricane Katrina forced the Saints to play no regular season home games in New Orleans during the 2005 season. Home games were split between the Alamodome in San Antonio and LSU's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. After a $185 million renovation of the Superdome, the Saints returned home in 2006 to a sold-out season.
What NFL records did Drew Brees set with the New Orleans Saints?
Drew Brees set multiple NFL records with the Saints, including a single-season completion percentage of 74.4 percent in 2018. In 2012, he broke Johnny Unitas's record for consecutive games with a touchdown pass, a streak that ran to 54 games. He finished his Saints career with 68,010 passing yards and 491 touchdowns, both franchise records.
What is the Minneapolis Miracle in New Orleans Saints history?
The Minneapolis Miracle was a play in the 2017 NFL divisional playoffs in which Vikings quarterback Case Keenum completed a pass to Stefon Diggs, who broke free for a 61-yard touchdown with no time remaining after Saints safety Marcus Williams missed a tackle. The play eliminated the Saints 29-24.
Why do the New Orleans Saints wear black and gold?
The Saints' black and gold colors were chosen by original majority owner John W. Mecom Jr. as a reference to the petroleum industry, since "black gold" is a term for oil. His preferred Mecom blue was rejected by the NFL because it too closely resembled the San Diego Chargers' colors.