Archie’s debut 50 years ago today (1 Viewer)

[Tpstr]

As my sig line states, my first Saints memory is being on Paw Paw’s lap at this game. Hard to believe it’s so long ago now. Damn, I’m old now.

Walker: 50 years later, Archie Manning reflects on that hot September day win in his Saints' debut

Archie Manning calls them his running shoes, the ones he wore that day because it's the smart thing to do when you're facing Deacon Jones and the rest of the

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[NeverGiveUP2]

Don’t feel so old. I was actually AT the game. When Archie scores (of course he did. But glad there was no replay) to win the game we figured we had our savior. Archie kinda was our savior but not enough Angels around him over the years

 

[WhoDatWayne66]

Wow! It is hard to believe that was 50 years ago!

 

[boutte]

I was there too. I remember Deacon Jones after the game saying his new goal was to end Archie Manning's career.

 

[HoustonSaint68]

Yup, I was there also. Opposite end zone from Archie’s game winning TD. Obviously, no replays then, so you kinda had to rely on the reaction of the fans in the other end zone to know immediately what happened. Same with the Dempsey kick into that end zone.

 

[boutte]

Yup, I was there also. Opposite end zone from Archie’s game winning TD. Obviously, no replays then, so you kinda had to rely on the reaction of the fans in the other end zone to know immediately what happened. Same with the Dempsey kick into that end zone.

We might have been sitting next to each other. Do you remember the Ram fan getting beaned in the head with a balled paper cup. Everyone who saw it cheered. That was me. The guy laughed it off and I waved at him when he turned around.

 

[HoustonSaint68]

We might have been sitting next to each other. Do you remember the Ram fan getting beaned in the head with a balled paper cup. Everyone who saw it cheered. That was me. The guy laughed it off and I waved at him when he turned around.

Haha no I don’t remember that. I was only 10 then so the recall isn’t perfect.

 

[boutte]

If you never went to a Saints game in Tulane stadium you missed out on a great experience. When people in the end zone and upper deck stomped their feet the whole stadium bounce, it was crazy. When Jim Taylor was introduced you could hear it in Mid City.

 

[Tpstr]

If you never went to a Saints game in Tulane stadium you missed out on a great experience. When people in the end zone and upper deck stomped their feet the whole stadium bounce, it was crazy. When Jim Taylor was introduced you could hear it in Mid City.

The only thing I remember about Tulane Stadium is the ramps seemed to be forever going up and down on my 4/5 year old legs.

 

[Section 302]

I was there too! What a thriller!

 

[El Caliente]

The team is so sentimental that in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Archie’s first game, the team let Jameis scramble for his life just like they let Archie scramble for his.

 

[mr.t]

Don’t feel so old. I was actually AT the game. When Archie scores (of course he did. But glad there was no replay) to win the game we figured we had our savior. Archie kinda was our savior but not enough Angels around him over the years

Was there too but in the opposite end zone of the score.