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30 unusual facts about New Orleans Saints


1999 NFL Draft

The New Orleans Saints traded all six of their draft picks to the Washington Redskins for the fifth overall selection, which they used to select running back Ricky Williams.

2009 Arkansas Twisters season

Receiver Rod Harper left the team mid-season in June 2009 when he signed with the NFL's New Orleans Saints.

2013 New Orleans Bowl

Sophomore tight end Sydie London was not much of a threat in the passing game (12 receptions in 12 games), but he was one of just two tight ends on the roster, so was almost a starter by default, though at one spring practice, did impress New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston, who thought he was one of the best players on the team.

AdvoCare V100 Bowl

Independence Stadium was considered as a possible playing site for the New Orleans Saints during the 2005 National Football League season due to Hurricane Katrina, but Shreveport eventually lost out to the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, and Louisiana State University's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.

Amie Comeaux

When she was nine years old, she sang the Star-Spangled Banner at a New Orleans Saints game in the Louisiana Superdome, and continued to do so throughout her teenage years.

Angelle Tymon

She performed as a member of the dance team for the NFL's New Orleans Saints for one year and the NBA's New Orleans Hornets for two years.

Baby Boy da Prince

Additionally, he recorded "The Way I Live - Saints Remix" to celebrate the New Orleans Saints recent success, and has become a success in the New Orleans community, where it is being played locally.

Caitlin Brunell

Her parents were seniors and successful athletes at the University of Washington at the time she was born, and her father went on to play for the Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Redskins, and the New Orleans Saints.

Chip Beake

After this, Beake moved on to become an offensive assistant and quality control coach with the New Orleans Saints from 2001 to 2005.

Dee-1

In August 2009, Dee-1 released a Saints-themed song with trumpet player and rapper, Shamarr Allen, titled "Bring Em to the Dome".

Emma Sansom High School

The outstanding band, under the direction of Billy "Rip" Reagan, his son Steve Reagan, Boyd McKeown, Pat Morrow, Russ Waits and others (all former ESHS band members themselves) played for many events such as the Mardi Gras, New Orleans Saints football games as well as performing at the Viking football games, and events at the Talladega Superspeedway race track and many other national events.

Harlan Huckleby

Harlan Charles Huckleby (born December 30, 1957) is a former professional American football running back and kick returner who was drafted by the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL).

Hope Hines

For a time, Hines worked for WWL-TV in New Orleans, and served as the television play-by-play announcer for the New Orleans Saints.

Jay Boulware

While at Arizona, Boulware coached second-team all-PAC10 running back Mike Bell who is now playing for the New Orleans Saints.

Jennifer Heil

More Canadians watched Heil try to win gold than the 6 million that had watched the New Orleans Saints win Super Bowl XLIV.

Jerome Pathon

Pathon played 46 regular-season games for Indianapolis (1998–2001) and 45 games for the New Orleans Saints from 2002-2004.

Joe DeForest

In 1987, DeForest was signed as a free agent but then released in the preseason by the Houston Oilers (NFL) and then signed by the New Orleans Saints NFL.

Katrina refrigerator

However the single most frequent target of inscriptions was Tom Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints football team, during the time it was rumored he planned to move the team to Texas.

L. P. Ladouceur

He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New Orleans Saints after 2005 NFL Draft, but was released just before the season started.

Lary Kuharich

In 1998 he was hired by his brother, General Manager Bill Kuharich to coach the running backs of the New Orleans Saints.

Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium

The stadium hosted an NFL preseason game between the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts on August 26, 2006, in which the Colts won 27-14.

PJ's Coffee

In 2009, PJ's was named the "preferred coffee" of the New Orleans Saints.

Quin Hillyer

Outside of politics he enjoys jazz music, golf, and is a passionate New Orleans Saints fan.

Ricky C

Notable performances include the Latin Billboard Awards Showcase with ASCAP, the National Anthem for the New Orleans Saints and the Los Angeles Lakers, God Bless America for the Atlanta Braves, the Calle Ocho Carnival Festival, and the WPOW Beach House concert.

Ronald Flemons

In 2002, he briefly joined the New Orleans Saints before returning to Atlanta and appearing in four games.

Sean Pamphilon

In April 2012, he released audio recordings related to the New Orleans Saints bounty scandal of former New Orleans Saints coach Gregg Williams instructing his players to inflict physical harm on their opponents.

The Way I Live

There was also a remix released entitled "The Way We Live" containing lyrics about the New Orleans Saints, making references towards various players.

Willie Pless

He would later (in 1990) try out for the New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs, but otherwise, his entire 14 year, 250 game, career was played in Canada.

Yulman Stadium

The stadium’s field will be known as Benson Field, after New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans owner Tom Benson and his wife Gayle, who jointly donated $7.5 million from the Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation.

Zapp's

Zapp's "Tiger Tators" were the first food product licensed by Louisiana State University, and it also sold "Who Dat?” chips in honor of the New Orleans Saints.


1994 New Orleans Saints season

The 1994 New Orleans Saints season was the team's 28th as a member of the National Football League (NFL).

2005 New Orleans Saints season

The 2005 New Orleans Saints season began with the team trying to improve from their 8–8 record from 2004.

Andy Maurer

Andrew Lee Maurer (born September 30, 1948 in Silverton, Oregon) was an American football offensive lineman in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers, and the Denver Broncos.

Benny Ricardo

Benito Concepcion "Benny" Ricardo (born January 4, 1954 in Asunción, Paraguay) is a former American football placekicker in the NFL (1976-1984) for the Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings, and the San Diego Chargers.

Bill Saul

William Neal Saul (born November 19, 1940 in Unionville, Pennsylvania, died September 12, 2006 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a former American football linebacker who played nine seasons in the NFL for the Baltimore Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, and the Detroit Lions.

Billy Cannon, Jr.

Eight games into his rookie season, he was a reserve linebacker alternating with Anthony Dickerson, when an existing congenital spinal condition was complicated after he tackled New Orleans Saints running back Wayne Wilson.

Bobby Morse

Robert J. "Bobby" Morse (born October 3, 1965 in Muskegon, Michigan) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints.

Chris Oldham

Christopher Martin Oldham (born October 26, 1968 in Sacramento, California) is a former professional American football cornerback for twelve seasons in the NFL for the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, Arizona Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New Orleans Saints.

College Basketball on CBS

NFL on CBS broadcaster Tom Brookshier became the subject of controversy because of a remark he made during a Philadelphia Eagles vs. New Orleans Saints game broadcast on December 11, 1983.

Dennis Raetz

Among the assistant coaches who worked for Raetz and went on to NFL head coach, assistant coach or player personnel positions were Sean Payton (New Orleans Saints), Dave McGinnis (Arizona Cardinals), (Tennessee Titans), Pete Hoener (San Francisco 49ers), Bobby Turner (Washington Redskins), Dave Magazu (Carolina Panthers) and Alvin Reynolds (Baltimore Ravens), (Atlanta Falcons).

Edd Hargett

Edward Eugene Hargett (born June 26, 1947 in Marietta, Texas) is a former American football quarterback for Texas A&M University who went on to play professionally for the NFL's New Orleans Saints and Houston Oilers.

Jani-King

Jani-King has several sports partnerships and is the official cleaning company of both the PGA TOUR and New Orleans Saints among many others.

Juicy Fruit

Sean Payton, head coach of the New Orleans Saints of the NFL is well known for requesting a Juicy Fruit in the middle of games.

Kenyon Coleman

On April 1, 2013, Coleman signed a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints, reuniting him once again with the former Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator Rob Ryan.

Mark Bradley

Bradley has also played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and New Orleans Saints; and Bradley's father, Danny Bradley, also played for the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions, selected in the 7th round of the 1985 collegiate draft after becoming an MVP quarterback for the Sooners and the Big-Eight Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 1984; leading his team to the 1985 Orange Bowl and a shot at the National Championship.

Pat Swilling

Patrick Travis Swilling (born October 25, 1964) is a former American football linebacker in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions, and Oakland Raiders, and a former delegate in the Louisiana House of Representatives.

Pemberton Township, New Jersey

Irv Smith (born 1971), former NFL player for the New Orleans Saints and the San Francisco 49ers, and brother of Ed Smith, also a former NFL player.

Port Allen, Louisiana

Port Allen is the hometown of Tracy Porter, currently a cornerback for the Oakland Raiders, who played for the New Orleans Saints in 2009, and clinched the Saints' win in Super Bowl XLIV with his late fourth quarter interception of a pass by Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning.

Shockmain Davis

During a 2000 exhibition game against the New Orleans Saints, Davis was the subject of a humorous anecdote by first-year Monday Night Football commentator Dennis Miller.

T-Rac

During a preseason game with the New Orleans Saints in 2006, a golf cart driven by T-Rac hit Saints quarterback Adrian McPherson.