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    How did the New Orleans Saints football team get their name?

    Question #74831. Asked by raymond1. (Jan 22 07 9:48 AM)


    jacquie38

    		The team was named for the world-famous jazz anthem, "When the Saints Go Marching In," and in recognition of the city's traditionally Catholic population.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Saints

    Jan 22 07, 9:55 AM
    skysmom65

    		The NFL awarded the city of New Orleans an NFL franchise on 1 November, 1966. John W. Mecom, Jr. became the majority stockholder, and the team was named the Saints on 9 January 1967, since the franchise had been granted to New Orleans on All Saints' Day.http://www.answers.com/new%20orlean%20saints%20

    Jan 22 07, 9:55 AM

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