Q 01/05

On which date in 1966 was New Orleans awarded its NFL franchise, chosen for its symbolism?

A) Mardi Gras, February 22

B) Christmas Day, December 25

C) All Saints' Day, November 1

D) New Year's Day, January 1

Answer · why

C) All Saints' Day, November 1

Owner-to-be David Dixon asked Pete Rozelle to delay the announcement a week to land on the holiday.

Q 02/05

The team's name honours which classic New Orleans jazz standard?

A) When the Saints Go Marching In

B) Basin Street Blues

C) Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans

D) St. James Infirmary

Answer · why

A) When the Saints Go Marching In

The franchise began play in 1967 as an expansion team.

Q 03/05

What happened on the very first play of the Saints' first game in 1967?

A) A safety on the very first snap

B) A fumble on the opening kickoff, recovered by LA

C) A blocked punt returned for a Rams score

D) John Gilliam took the opening kickoff 94 yards for a TD

Answer · why

D) John Gilliam took the opening kickoff 94 yards for a TD

They still lost 27-13 to the Rams at Tulane Stadium in front of 80,000.

Q 04/05

How long was Tom Dempsey's NFL-record field goal for the Saints in 1970?

A) 56 yards

B) 63 yards

C) 60 yards

D) 66 yards

Answer · why

B) 63 yards

It beat the Lions 19-17 in the final seconds and broke the old record by seven yards.

Q 05/05

Where did the Saints play home games before the Superdome opened?

A) Tulane Stadium

B) City Park Stadium

C) Tad Gormley Stadium

D) Yulman Stadium

Answer · why

A) Tulane Stadium

They spent eight seasons there before moving into the Dome in 1975.