The New Orleans Saints were not named for a particular saint. The team's name was inspired by the song "When the Saints Go Marching In."
The Saints got their name from the city of New Orleans, whose 'song' was When The Saints Go Marching In.
The name comes from the song "When the Saints Go Marching In."
"Oh when the Saints go Marching In". by BoyScout4Life
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From the song "When the Saints Go Marching In," which is heavily associated with New Orleans street jazz bands. The franchise was even announced on November 1 -- All Saints' Day.
They got it from a popular Jazz Hymn, "Oh when the Saints Go Marching In." It is quite popular in New Orleans and in Charismatic ChurchesThe franchise was founded on November 1 which is the Catholic religious day, All Saints Day. Hence the New Orleans "Saints".The name Saints was the popular choice in a fan contest staged by the New Orleans States-Item. However, with or without the contest, the New Orleans team would most likely have been called the Saints. The franchise was awarded on All Saints Day, November 1, 1966. New Orleans was famous worldwide as the city of jazz and the famous marching song, "When the Saints Go Marching In.REFER TO LINK @ BOTTOM OF PAGE ....
Skruk & The New Orleans Gospel Choir. The name of the song is "We have come to have church".
The New Orleans Saints.
No. The name comes from the song "When the Saints Go Marching In." But for many years, a series of St. Bernard dogs named Gumbo roamed the sidelines as the team mascot.
St. Paul was originally Saul of Tarsus, who hated Christians and wanted them all imprisoned (or worse). After his conversion on the road to Damascus, Saul adopted the name Paul, to show a change from his former life.
They are called the Saints because they were granted to the city of New Orleans on November 1st. Also known as All Saints Day.