You cannot mention New Orleans without thinking about the mighty New Orleans Saints. The Saints have called New Orleans their home since November 1, 1966. Have you ever wondered why the city picked the team name? Well, November 1st is All Saints Day in the Roman Catholic community. So, since there is a large community of Roman Catholics in the greater New Orleans area, it seemed that the name of the team couldn’t be anything else but the New Orleans Saints. The Saints started in Tulane Stadium back in 1966, but would eventually make their way over to the stadium they now call home, the great Louisiana Superdome, 9 years late in 1975. Since then, the city of New Orleans rallied around the beloved football team, a devotion that continues today for fans all across the city and Tulane...and the country.
Today the Saints will take on the Cardinals here in the New Orleans Superdome determining who will go on to compete for the title of NFC champion. It shall be an exciting day for both Tulane and New Orleans indeed.
