Q 01/05

Who was the Saints' first head coach?

A) Tom Fears

B) Hank Stram

C) Bum Phillips

D) J.D. Roberts

Answer · why

A) Tom Fears

Tom Fears, a Hall of Fame receiver before he coached, led the Saints from their 1967 debut until he was fired midway through the 1970 season.

Q 02/05

Which division did the Saints join in the NFL's 2002 realignment?

A) NFC South

B) NFC West

C) NFC East

D) NFC North

Answer · why

A) NFC South

The Saints joined the new NFC South in 2002 after three decades in the NFC West, where the 1970 merger had placed them.

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

On the first play in franchise history, rookie John Gilliam took the opening kickoff 94 yards for a TD in the 1967 opener, a game New Orleans went on ...

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

Tom Dempsey, born without toes on his kicking foot, connected from 63 yards on November 8, 1970, beating Detroit 19-17 as time expired.

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

The Saints played at Tulane Stadium, home of the Sugar Bowl, from their 1967 debut through 1974, then moved into the Superdome in 1975.