First memory of being a saints fan

Speedy Ron · 01-14-2010, 08:08 PM

what is your first memory of being a saints fan?

my grandfather always had two tickets even when they were at tulane stadium. i remember him giving 1/2 the season tickets to my dad to take me to games. i can remember going to games at about 5 years old. my dad would always let me buy a penant for the opposing teams so i could remember what teams i got to watch. one time when i was about 7 a lady came to my seat and gave me a jacket and said they pulled my seat # in a raffle. the jacket is an XL and still doesnt fit me but its still a pretty cool item.

anyone have any cool stories?

Belair57 · 01-14-2010, 08:14 PM

Everyone around us rooting for Joe Montana (I was 8 or 9) one night....and remembering how much I hated everyone rooting for them just because they were winning..and fell in love with underdogs as a whole, then we stank it up one year and its grown into a SERIOUS obsession ......For some stupid reason, the heartbreak over the years has made me even stronger and more of a diehard???????

Budsdrinker · 01-15-2010, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by Belair57

Everyone around us rooting for Joe Montana (I was 8 or 9) one night....and remembering how much I hated everyone rooting for them just because they were winning..and fell in love with underdogs as a whole, then we stank it up one year and its grown into a SERIOUS obsession ......For some stupid reason, the heartbreak over the years has made me even stronger and more of a diehard???????

My story is just as familiar except the QB everyone around me was cheering for was Terry Bradshaw. Didn't care that he was from Louisiana, he wasn't playing for the Saints. Boy was I pissed for a 10 yr old.

iceshack149 · 01-15-2010, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by Belair57

Everyone around us rooting for Joe Montana (I was 8 or 9) one night....and remembering how much I hated everyone rooting for them just because they were winning..and fell in love with underdogs as a whole, then we stank it up one year and its grown into a SERIOUS obsession ......For some stupid reason, the heartbreak over the years has made me even stronger and more of a diehard???????

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

My story is just as familiar except the QB everyone around me was cheering for was Terry Bradshaw. Didn't care that he was from Louisiana, he wasn't playing for the Saints. Boy was I pissed for a 10 yr old.

Similar to my story. 49er coats, Cowboy caps, whatever team won the last Superbowl. I loathe the bandwagon fans.

Conversely, I love the underdog. Rocky was my favorite movie as a child.

To my point, I suppose that my first memory as a Saints fan was a Blooper VHS video showing how bad the Saints organization had been. I remember a guy running across the field with a St. benard before a game and the dog cut in front of the guy causing them both to crash before reaching the sideline. That's when I decided to make the Saints my team and I love the decision I made as a child.

breesfan27 · 01-15-2010, 05:44 PM

I don't know if this counts as a "memory" but my mom said when I was about 2 or 3, I would sit on my dad's lap and watch Saints games with him. And whenever they would score a TD, I would clap my hands and yell "who dat" Been a fan ever since!

Belair57 · 01-14-2010, 08:15 PM

I think I was about 17 or so when we drafted Ricky Williams,and I thought he was our "Savior" ....even teared up a lil, just knowing we were going to win it all....

Didnt work out very well did it? LOL

Saint_LB · 01-14-2010, 08:32 PM

I guess it would be whenever I found out that they were gonna give NO a franchise...but I don't really remember where I was or anything like that. I remember how cool it was gonna be to have Jim Taylor...but I wasn't too crazy about Cuozzo.

SmashMouth · 01-14-2010, 08:47 PM

QBREES9 · 01-14-2010, 08:51 PM

Archie Manning running for his life.

Ashley · 01-14-2010, 10:15 PM

Getting our ass handed to us. paper bags, paper airplanes etc.. been a fan for a long time. trying to put that past behind me for years now... Geaux Saints ! can't wait till sat.

01-14-2010, 08:08 PM	#1
Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	First memory of being a saints fan what is your first memory of being a saints fan? my grandfather always had two tickets even when they were at tulane stadium. i remember him giving 1/2 the season tickets to my dad to take me to games. i can remember going to games at about 5 years old. my dad would always let me buy a penant for the opposing teams so i could remember what teams i got to watch. one time when i was about 7 a lady came to my seat and gave me a jacket and said they pulled my seat # in a raffle. the jacket is an XL and still doesnt fit me but its still a pretty cool item. anyone have any cool stories?

01-14-2010, 08:14 PM	#2
Belair57 500th Post Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 848	Re: First memory of being a saints fan Everyone around us rooting for Joe Montana (I was 8 or 9) one night....and remembering how much I hated everyone rooting for them just because they were winning..and fell in love with underdogs as a whole, then we stank it up one year and its grown into a SERIOUS obsession ......For some stupid reason, the heartbreak over the years has made me even stronger and more of a diehard???????
Belair57 500th Post Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 848

01-15-2010, 09:07 AM	#3
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: First memory of being a saints fan Originally Posted by Belair57 Everyone around us rooting for Joe Montana (I was 8 or 9) one night....and remembering how much I hated everyone rooting for them just because they were winning..and fell in love with underdogs as a whole, then we stank it up one year and its grown into a SERIOUS obsession ......For some stupid reason, the heartbreak over the years has made me even stronger and more of a diehard??????? My story is just as familiar except the QB everyone around me was cheering for was Terry Bradshaw. Didn't care that he was from Louisiana, he wasn't playing for the Saints. Boy was I pissed for a 10 yr old.

01-15-2010, 05:39 PM	#4
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,337 Blog Entries: 1	Re: First memory of being a saints fan Originally Posted by Belair57 Everyone around us rooting for Joe Montana (I was 8 or 9) one night....and remembering how much I hated everyone rooting for them just because they were winning..and fell in love with underdogs as a whole, then we stank it up one year and its grown into a SERIOUS obsession ......For some stupid reason, the heartbreak over the years has made me even stronger and more of a diehard??????? Originally Posted by Budsdrinker My story is just as familiar except the QB everyone around me was cheering for was Terry Bradshaw. Didn't care that he was from Louisiana, he wasn't playing for the Saints. Boy was I pissed for a 10 yr old. Similar to my story. 49er coats, Cowboy caps, whatever team won the last Superbowl. I loathe the bandwagon fans. Conversely, I love the underdog. Rocky was my favorite movie as a child. To my point, I suppose that my first memory as a Saints fan was a Blooper VHS video showing how bad the Saints organization had been. I remember a guy running across the field with a St. benard before a game and the dog cut in front of the guy causing them both to crash before reaching the sideline. That's when I decided to make the Saints my team and I love the decision I made as a child.
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01-15-2010, 05:44 PM	#5
breesfan27 Mrs. Drew Brees Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Who Dat Nation (by way of South Dakota) Posts: 2,276 Blog Entries: 1	Re: First memory of being a saints fan I don't know if this counts as a "memory" but my mom said when I was about 2 or 3, I would sit on my dad's lap and watch Saints games with him. And whenever they would score a TD, I would clap my hands and yell "who dat" Been a fan ever since!

01-14-2010, 08:15 PM	#6
Belair57 500th Post Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 848	Re: First memory of being a saints fan I think I was about 17 or so when we drafted Ricky Williams,and I thought he was our "Savior" ....even teared up a lil, just knowing we were going to win it all.... Didnt work out very well did it? LOL
Belair57 500th Post Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 848

01-14-2010, 08:32 PM	#7
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Re: First memory of being a saints fan I guess it would be whenever I found out that they were gonna give NO a franchise...but I don't really remember where I was or anything like that. I remember how cool it was gonna be to have Jim Taylor...but I wasn't too crazy about Cuozzo.
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01-14-2010, 08:47 PM	#8
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,479 Blog Entries: 29	Re: First memory of being a saints fan

01-14-2010, 08:51 PM	#9
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Re: First memory of being a saints fan Archie Manning running for his life.

01-14-2010, 10:15 PM	#10
Ashley Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 2,760	Re: First memory of being a saints fan Getting our ass handed to us. paper bags, paper airplanes etc.. been a fan for a long time. trying to put that past behind me for years now... Geaux Saints ! can't wait till sat.

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