The Saints were admitted into the NFL at a league meeting held on November 1, 1966. That day also happened to be the Roman Catholic Holiday All Saints Day, New Orleans ownership felt it was only natural to call them the Saints for the day they were born on.
They played their first game in September, 1967, against the Rams. John Gillam (sp.?) returned the opening kick-off for a touchdown.
first coach was tom fears, till 1970.
Sir Barton wins belmont; first triple crown winner……………what year??