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The shade of gold used by the New Orleans Saints is known as 'Old Gold'.
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Why is the New Orleans Saints colors black and gold?
John Mecom Jr. was an oil man, and New Orleans' economy was built on the oil and gas industry. So, when deciding on colors for New Orleans' NFL franchise, they chose black and gold, as in "black gold"... A term used to refer to crude oil.
What did the New Orleans Saints used to be called?
From the song "When the Saints Go Marching In," which is strongly associated with the street-jazz bands of New Orleans. The team was even originally announced on November 1 -- All Saints' Day.
What New Orleans Saints player used to play for the Minnesota Vikings?
Darren Sharper
What does Peyton Manning do?
Peyton's dad is Archie Manning, and he used to be a quarterback for the New Orleans Saints.
Why is gumbo the dog the New Orleans Saints mascot?
It's a tradition since the days when the Saints used real Saint Bernard dogs on the sidelines.
What does Peyton Manning's dad do?
Peyton's dad is Archie Manning, and he used to be a quarterback for the New Orleans Saints.
Is gold a color?
I personally consider gold a color, since it is kind of a shade of yellow, and it isn't always used as the noun.
What is the New Orlean Saints' nickname?
The WHO DATS!! and the Black and Gold. One nickname that's used when the Saints are doing poorly during the season is "The 'Ain'ts."
Why city of New Orleans flags have different fleur-de-lys?
Probably because the New Orleans Saints' fleur-de-lis is a National Football League trademark. Or it could be that the City of New Orleans has always used a different version of the symbol.
How did the New Orleans Saints get the nickname the bless you boys?
"Bless You Boys" wasn't a nickname for the New Orleans Saints. It was a promotional slogan adopted in the late 1980s by WWL-TV, the CBS affiliate that telecast Saints games at the time. The phrase was actually coined by Detroit sportscaster Al Ackerman of WDIV-TV and used during the Detroit Tigers' eventful World Series championship season in 1984.
What division are the New Orleans Saints in?
The Saints are in the NFC South, along with Tampa Bay, Atlanta and Carolina. As of the 2012 season, the New Orleans Saints play in the National Football League's NFC South division. The other three teams in the division are the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Saints used to play in the NFC West until the league realigned divisions in 2002.
What team was brees used to be on?
Drew Brees went to college in Purdue, and played for the Chargers from 2001-2005, then onto the New Orleans Saints in 2006 to present.
