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Nov 1 - Biggest Day in Saints History

 

Today, November 1, is the 43rd anniversary of the NFL awarding an NFL franchise to New Orleans. For my money, until the Saints win a Super Bowl, this date will remain the most important date in Saints history.

It is because of the franchise being awarded on November 1, 1966 -- All Saints Day -- that a few short months later, early Jan 1967, the team officially became known as the Saints. 

As is always the case with history, it is because of the earliest days of the franchise that the seeds of passion, love, pain, glory, life-long memories, celebration, defeat, anxiety and so much more unrelenting emotions prevail to this day.

November 1, 1966 -- what a Great Day for all Saints fans, young and old (all over the world) and those no longer with us that started it all!!  

This FanPost was written by a reader and member of Canal Street Chronicles. It does not necessarily reflect the views of CSC and its staff or editors.

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I remember the day!

It was like getting a new toy and not knowing how it works but knowing for sure that it was going to be fun. Just didn’t know the batteries would have to be replaced so damn often!

Well, this year we’re not using Eveready, Die Hard, or any of that junk. We’ve got the new, improved Peyton Plus Long Life (patent pending) model. It’s enough to make the Energizer Bunny’s head explode!!!

IT’S SHOWTIME!

Fat, dumb, and happy. Hell, two out of three ain't bad!

by Just 'Nother Day on Nov 1, 2009 11:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Happy Birthday Saints

1976 or 77 (10th anniv) team hosted a party @ practice facility David & Saints Dr. in Metairie with a giant sheet cake, I had a piece, yummmm.

You think you know, and you don't know, and you never, ever will.-Jim Mora Sr.

by metryman on Nov 2, 2009 6:05 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Dixon and Hap made it happen

It’s too bad they are not around to see this year. Buddy D would have loved it too.

Ajun Cajun exiled to Charlotte. I miss Mardi Gras and the Jazz Fest so much I could cry.

by Ajun Cajun on Nov 5, 2009 2:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs


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