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Who returned the opening kickoff to score on the first play in the first game the New Orleans Saints ever played?
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Did Flea Roberts ever run a kick off back for the New Orleans Saints?
Yes. Roberts returned punts and kicks as well as played wide receiver for the Saints in 1967, his only season with team. He returned one kickoff for a TD, that being the opening kickoff in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles played in New Orleans on November 5, 1967. The Saints won that game, 31-24, and it was the first regular season victory in Saints history. He scored two other TDs in the game on a 49 yard pass reception and a 27 yard fumble recovery return.
Did the saints score a touchdown the first time they touched the football?
In the regular season, yes. John Gilliam returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a TD in the Saints first regular season game played against the Los Angeles Rams on September 17, 1967.
Who was the Football kicker with a partial foot?
Tom Dempsey, who was a kicker for the New Orleans Saints.
Why are the New Orleans Saints called the Saints?
The name comes from the song "When the Saints Go Marching In."
Who was the New Orleans Saints head coach from 2007 to 2008?
In 2007 and 2008, Sean Payton was the New Orleans Saints head coach.
What was the game opening kickoff return in the saints first regular season game?
In the New Orleans Saints' inaugural game in 1967 against the LA Rams, John Gilliam returning the opening kickoff for a 94 yard touchdown. This was also the first touchdown in their franchise history.
What is the name of the New Orleans Saints kickoff song?
Who Dat
Did the first time the New Orleans Saints touched a football in an NFL game they score a touchdown?
Yes they did. John Gilliam scored on the opening kickoff.
Did Flea Roberts ever run a kick off back for the New Orleans Saints?
Yes. Roberts returned punts and kicks as well as played wide receiver for the Saints in 1967, his only season with team. He returned one kickoff for a TD, that being the opening kickoff in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles played in New Orleans on November 5, 1967. The Saints won that game, 31-24, and it was the first regular season victory in Saints history. He scored two other TDs in the game on a 49 yard pass reception and a 27 yard fumble recovery return.
Who scored first touchdown for the New Orleans Saints franchise?
That was a 94 yard return for a TD of the opening kickoff by John Gilliam in the Saints first ever regular season game on September 17, 1967 against the Los Angeles Rams. The Saints lost that game, 27-13. John Gilliam.
Did the saints score a touchdown the first time they touched the football?
In the regular season, yes. John Gilliam returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a TD in the Saints first regular season game played against the Los Angeles Rams on September 17, 1967.
What are the release dates for NBC Sunday Night Football - 2006 2010 Kickoff Game Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints 5-1?
NBC Sunday Night Football - 2006 2010 Kickoff Game Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints 5-1 was released on: USA: 9 September 2010
Was New Orleans the first city the Saints played in?
Yes. For their opening game the New Orleans Saints played in Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The first time the New Orleans Saints touched a football in an NFL game they scored a touchdown?
That was a 94 yard return for a TD of the opening kickoff by John Gilliam in the Saints first ever regular season game on September 17, 1967 against the Los Angeles Rams. The Saints lost that game, 27-13.
Where was the first saints game played?
The first New Orleans Saints season game against the Los Angles Rams in 1967 began with an opening kickoff return of 94 yards by John Gilliam resulting in a touchdown. However, the Saints did not win this game and the score was 27-13. The Saints played the Los Angeles Rams at Tulane Stadium.
What were the New Orleans Saints former name?
It has always been the "New Orleans Saints".
What song do they play on Saints kickoff in Superdome?
"Oh when the Saints go Marching In". by BoyScout4Life
