New Orleans Saints: Fun Facts, History, and Resources For Gameday

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Fun Facts about New Orleans Saints

Who is the head coach for the New Orleans Saints?
Sean Payton

Who is the defensive coach for the New Orleans Saints?
Gregg Williams

Who is the special teams coach for the New Orleans Saints?
Greg McMahon

Who owns the New Orleans Saints?
Tom Benson, Rita Benson LeBlanc

How many Super Bowls have the New Orleans Saints won?
One:
2009 (XLIV)

Who is the mascot for the New Orleans Saints?
Gumbo the Dog
Sir Saint

What are the New Orleans Saints team colors?
Black, White, Old Gold

Who designed the New Orleans Saints logo?
Artist; unknown
The logo is a fleur-de-lis, which is characteristic of New Orleans

Fun Facts about New Orleans Saints stadium

What is the New Orleans Saints stadium called?
Louisiana Superdome

How many seats are in New Orleans Saints stadium?
72,968

What is the address of New Orleans Saints stadium?
1500 Sugar Bowl Drive
New Orleans, LA 70112

When was New Orleans Saints stadium built?
1971-1975

History of the New Orleans Saints

Where did New Orleans Saints get their name and why are they called it?
The team name was chosen by a fan contest, but the franchise was given to the city of New Orleans on November 1, All Saints Day. The city was also famous for the song “When the Saints Go Marching In”. Saints was a natural pick for the team name

What players from the New Orleans Saints are in the Football Hall Of Fame?
1976 (Year of Induction)
Jim Taylor

1982
Doug Atkins

1991
Earl Campbell

1995
Jim Finks

2003
Hank Stram

2010
Rickey Jackson

What numbers have been retired by New Orleans Saints?
31 Jim Taylor
81 Doug Atkins

Top 5 Players of all time for the New Orleans Saints

1. Bobby Hebert – Quarterback
Bobby Hebert was drafted by the New Orleans Saints after playing in the USFL from 1983 until 1985. From 1985 until 1992, he was one of the team’s starting quarterbacks, leading the team to a number of victories and playoff games. Hebert was a Pro Bowl selection in 1993 and holds a number of USFL records from before his NFL days.
120 Games Played
100 Games Started
56-44-0 QB Record
1839 Completed Passes
3121 Attempted Passes
21683 Yards Gained by Passing
135 Touchdown Passes
124 Interceptions Thrown

2. Doug Atkins – Defensive End
Doug Atkins was a star Defensive End while he played professional football from 1953 until 1969. He played for the New Orleans Saints during his last seasons, from 1967 until 1969. He made a name for himself while playing for the Chicago Bears. During his entire career, he was an eight-time Pro Bowler, a Pro Bowl MVP, a two-time NFL champion, four-time First Team All-Pro selection and six-time Second-Team All-Pro selection. The New Orleans Saints retired his number, 81, after he retired from professional football.
205 Games Played
3 Defensive Interceptions

3. Earl Campbell – Running Back
Earl Campbell spent the majority of his career with the Houston Oilers, from 1978 until 1984. He became a New Orleans Saint in 1984, and finished his NFL career in 1985. During his entire career, Campbell was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, a three-time All-Pro selection, the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and a three-time Offensive Player of the Year.
115 Games Played
103 Games Started
2187 Rushing Attempts
9407 Rushing Yards
74 Rushing Touchdowns
121 Receptions
806 Receiving Yards

4. Archie Manning – Quarterback
Archie Manning, father of Peyton and Eli Manning, was the second pick during the first round of the 1971 NFL Draft. He played for the New Orleans Saints from 1971 until 1982. During his ten seasons with the Saints, Manning was unfortunately part of a losing team, however his own talents did not go unnoticed. He was named NFL Player of the Year in 1978 and was selected for the Pro Bowl in 1978 and 1979. He went on to play for the Houston Oilers and the Minnesota Vikings before retiring in 1984 from professional football.
151 Games Played
139 Games Started
35-101-0 QB Record
2011 Completed Passes
3642 Attempted Passes
23911 Yards Gained by Passing
125 Touchdown Passes
173 Interceptions Thrown

5. Rickey Jackson – Linebacker
Rickey Jackson was drafted during the second round of the 1981 NFL Draft. He played for the New Orleans Saints from 1981 until 1993. Jackson was a six-time Pro Bowl selection, a four-time First-Team All-Pro selection, a two-time Second-Team All-Pro selection, a Super Bowl champion and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, inducted in 2010.
227 Games Played
225 Games Started
128 Sacks
8 Defensive Interceptions
40 Forced Fumbles
29 Fumble Recoveries
1173 Tackles

Game Day and Travel Information

3 hotels around the stadium

Holiday Inn Downtown – Superdome
330 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 581-1600

Warwick Hotel
1315 Gravier Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 586-0100

Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans
901 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 581-5599

Best restaurants in the area and restaurants owned by or named after New Orleans Saints

Centre Deli
1400 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 565-5501

Scooters Chicken
1501 Girod Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 218-5254

The Original Italian Pie
417 South Rampart Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 522-7552

Tailgating Rules

Tailgating is not allowed on Louisiana Superdome property and parking facilities.

Items NOT allowed in the stadium

• Banners in poor taste, containing profanity, etc.
• Poles
• Helium balloons
• Glitter
• Stickers
• Cans, bottles, coolers, or containers of any kind
• Laser Pens or Laser products of any types
• Sticks or poles are admitted at the discretion of Building Management
• Fireworks
• Any type of beverages or food
• Oversized bags that may interfere with other patrons’ space
• Weapons and contraband of any type
• Animals and pets (except those assisting an ADA patron)
• Artificial Noisemakers
• Any other item(s) deemed unacceptable by Building Management

If any prohibited items are revealed during a search, the patron(s) will be permitted to return to their vehicle with the item(s) or they can dispose of the item(s). The Louisiana Superdome will not store any personal belongings or items of any type.

Resources about the New Orleans Saints

Louisiana Superdome Website
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New Orleans Saints Official Website
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NFL.com New Orleans Saints
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ESPN New Orleans Saints
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Sport Illustrated New Orleans Saints
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Resource by A.Evans

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