Who is the owner of the New Orleans Saints?

Answer 1

No one per se created the New Orleans Saints. They were brought up in a deal with Senator Russell Long, NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle, and Congressman Hale Boggs.

On November 1, 1966 the Commissioner announced to the city of New Orleans that they had been awarded a team.

Answer 2

Tom Benson and his grand-daughter Rita Benson LeBlanc are the owners of the New Orleans Saints. Tom Benson purchased the Saints in 1985.
Tom Benson is the owner of the New Orleans Saints.(as of the 2010-2011 season)

Answer 3

John Mecom, an oilman from Houston, Texas was majority stockholder when the team came into existence in 1967.

Answer 4

The National Football League granted the New Orleans franchise to Houston businessman John Mecom Jr. on November 1, 1966.

Answer 5

The Saints franchise has never gone by another name.

Answer 6

New Orleans was granted an NFL franchise on November 1, 1966 -- "All Saints' Day."

Answer 7

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