Club History
17 entries in the New Orleans Saints compendium.
Club History — Era Chart
Tom BensonThe woman who took the helm after a contested succession, owning both New Orleans' NFL andBum PhillipsThe charismatic coach who gave New Orleans its first taste of winning hope.Will SmithThe ironclad anchor protecting the pocket during the Saints' modern offensive evolution.Jonathan VilmaA three-time Pro Bowl linebacker who led the Saints to a Super Bowl XLIV victory and playeJohn MichelosenA foundational quarterback who led the gridiron charge during the Saints' earliest expansiReggie BushThe dynamic runner who helped the Saints win Super Bowl XLIV.Steve GleasonThe safety who anchored a dynasty and became an enduring symbol of resilience.Tom Benson Ownership AcquisitionThe man who bought the Saints and built a dynasty, securing Super Bowl glory for New OrleaSuperdome Opening NightThe night New Orleans football found its permanent home under the silver dome.Jim Mora Jr. TenureThe late-eighties bridge era where culture and talent began to align under Jim Mora Jr.Bum Phillips Head Coach EraThe cowboy who brought hope to the Dome and ended decades of losing.First Playoff Victory (1987)Thirty years of waiting ended with a historic victory over the Vikings in the Superdome.Willie Roaf Hall of Fame CareerThe one-team legend who anchored the line for fourteen seasons before his Hall of Fame ind2006 NFC South ChampionshipFrom the ashes of Katrina, the Saints rose to claim their first division crown and march tThe Who Dat EraFrom a chant in the dark to lifting the Lombardi Trophy.Alvin Kamara Era BeginsThe electrifying back who redefined the Saints' offense with unmatched dual-threat versatiReggie Bush Rookie CampaignLightning in cleats, a beacon of hope for New Orleans.
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