When the Saints Came Marching In: What the New Orleans NFL Franchise Did Wrong (and Sometimes Right) in Its Expansion Years by George Becnel (Hardcover, 2009)
Famed defensive end Bubba Smith menacing opposing quarterbacks while wearing a New Orleans Saints uniform. Bruising running back Larry Csonka breaking tackles on his way to the end zone for the game-winning touchdown. Future Hall-of-Fame defensive back Ken Houston returning an interception for a touchdown as the New Orleans defense sparks a victory for the Saints. All could have been possible had the New Orleans Saints front office had the scouting competence and foresight to draft the likes of Smith, Csonka and Houston. Instead, trades and draft selections for the likes of soon-forgotten players such as Gary Cuozzo, Les Kelley and Kevin Hardy helped to set a tone for futility that haunted the NFL franchise for many years. Unlike previous books about the New Orleans Saints that have either been an ode to the team or anecdotes about some of the team's more colorful characters, When the Saints Came Marching In: What the New Orleans NFL franchise did wrong (and sometimes right) in its expansion years is a comprehensive look at the crucial first five seasons of the New Orleans NFL franchise and how early decisions impacted the team. The book also takes a look at what the Saints might have done differently from 1967-1971 that could have taken the team in an alternate direction.
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Authorhouse
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9781438991870
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Book Title
When the Saints Came Marching In: What the New Orleans NFL Franchise Did Wrong (and Sometimes Right) in Its Expansion Years
Author
George Becnel
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Sports
Number of Pages
188 Pages
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229mm
Item Width
152mm
Item Weight
434g
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George Becnel
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United States
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