An Unofficial History of the New Orleans Saints -Episode #019

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Mark Bologna

Society & Culture, Music, History, Places & Travel, Neworleans, Jazzfest, Nola, Dining, Mardigras, Bourbonstreet, Food

4.8 • 891 Ratings

🗓️ 31 August 2016

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

In this episode Mark dives into the 50 year history of the NFL’s New Orleans Saints!

We’ll cover the early days and how the Saints came to be a New Orleans team. Hint - it’s filled with backroom politics and deal making. We’ll highlight some of the most memorable moments, and get to know the players and coaches involved. We’ll talk about the Aints of course, and you’ll learn how a local sportscaster created a movement.

We’ll go through the ups and downs - there were lots of downs throughout most of the team’s history, sometimes because of their play on the field and then of course, Katrina.

Fortunately, there are some real high points for the team and the city, and we’ll enjoy those! We’ll cover the team’s recovery from hurricane Katrina and talk about their Super Bowl winning season. By the end of this episode you’ll have a good idea of the history of the Saints, and learn some trivia about the Crescent City’s favorite NFL team.

How did the Saints end up with the colors black & gold? Who was really responsible for New Orleans getting an NFL franchise? What caused owner Tom Benson to fall out of favor with the hometown fans?

All this and more on episode #19 of the Beyond Bourbon Street podcast!

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Hmm. Street, an insider's guide to New Orleans. Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast where we explore the food,
0:16.3	music, culture, places, and people that make New Orleans unique. Whether you are planning a trip,
0:22.1	living in New Orleans, or simply wanting a taste of the Crescent City from wherever you are, you've come to the right place.
0:30.0	And now, your host, Mark Bologna.
0:35.0	Hey, all, this is Mark.
0:38.0	Thanks for tuning in and welcome to episode 19.
0:41.0	I hope you enjoyed the last show where I interviewed the
0:44.0	occasional wife Kay Morrison. We had a lot of fun talking about planning your
0:48.1	destination wedding or special event in New Orleans. Even if you aren't planning a
0:52.4	wedding you'll find lots of ideas
0:54.1	for things to do during your next visit to the Crescent City. If you missed it go back and
0:58.6	give it a listen. Today we're going to dive into the history of the New Orleans Saints.
1:03.0	A listener requested this topic and I thought it was appropriate to do it now just before the start of the 2016 NFL season.
1:10.0	It's especially timely since this is the season the Saints are celebrating their 50th anniversary.
1:15.0	As I sat down to put this show together though, I started to get a little bit nervous.
1:20.0	The Saints are personal for me like many New Orleans.
1:23.2	How could I possibly cover everything?
1:25.5	What if I miss something, an event or a player that triggered a special memory for my
1:29.7	listeners?
1:30.7	Should I trace the history by decade, by coach, by quarterback?
1:35.0	Finally, I decided I'd tell the story as a New Orleanian and as a Saints fan,
1:39.0	through my own memories and experiences.
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