The Football History of New Orleans Saints Washington Post Edition Book

DOWN TO THE FINAL SECONDS, the Saints are clinging to a slim lead. The Colts are charging, but Brees drops back … throws … caught in the end zone! Touchdown! The trophy is slipping away from Indianapolis. The crowd erupts, fans on their feet, waving flags, cheering like never before. After decades of struggle, New Orleans has its first championship!

Follow the story of the New Orleans Saints through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports. This edition charts the franchise’s history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The first winning season in 1987, twenty years after the team’s founding
– The Saints’ first-ever playoff win in 2000
– The challenges of Hurricane Katrina and the team’s temporary displacement from the Superdome in 2005
– The historic 2009 championship victory, led by head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees
– Highlights from the latest seasons

Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a fan, a history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand, you hold not just a gift, but a piece of New Orleans Saints history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.