Vintage Fans: Tell Us a Tulane Stadium Story?

jeanpierre · 03-07-2011, 10:05 PM

Mom and Dad were barely getting by; Dad managed a local industrial supply business...

They get invited by some people on a "business trip" to watch the Saints in Tulane Stadium; weather was cold/nasty so they left with their hosts...

While arriving at a restaurant, Antoine's or one of the old line restaurants, there was a big commotion; Dempsey had just kick the then longest field goal in NFL history to beat the Lions...

My parents hosts told my parents they were only making one mistake today; they eventually helped Dad establish his business and he did well for thirty years till he past away...

skymike · 03-08-2011, 06:51 AM

Originally Posted by 44Champs

1) Fans stomping on the metal bleachers in unison while chanting "Block that kick, block that kick". Damn that stadium would get loud!

Man!!! If we're still doing renovations in the Dome-- people, this is a must. Forget the amenities, I want stompable bleachers!

Originally Posted by 44Champs

2) The beer vendors wearing Dixie Jet Packs and watching them pour and drink beer straight from the hand-held spigot

Why??? Why do we not still have this??? some namby pamby rule, I'm sure. This is outstanding.

Originally Posted by 44Champs

3) I remember thinking Archie Manning was the next best thing to Superman out on the field

Archie is getting a whole thread to himself here soon. I think Archie got forgotten during our SB year, and I think its time to give him the love.

Originally Posted by foreverfan

It was December 10, 1972 New England Patroits game. Jim Plunkett was in his 2nd year as QB of the Pats. This was my 1st actual Saints game and I was 14.

Cool stuff, FF. That guy deserved his SB ring, which he didnt get till 12 years afterward.

Originally Posted by foreverfan

I got to see Plunkett up close. He was actually much uglier in person.

and he was one ugly mo'. Good thing he was a QB, or he'd never have found a lady. Kind of like musicians, huh Strato?

Originally Posted by foreverfan

Personally, I think the dome can't be beat. I love the fact that it's indoors and you don't have the heat, rain, sun, wind all of which means that you are sitting on an aluminum bench without a back.

Wait, did those aluminum benches have any more butt room than my Terrace seat? I dont know, FF, I sure would like stompable bleachers.

Originally Posted by foreverfan

Plus the dome has easier traffic flow around it.

never thought about that. wow. I probably wouldnt get back to Houston till 3am. great post, thanks!

Originally Posted by st thomas

i was there on the opening of the saints game i was 9 or 10. my old man was well looped and i did'nt know if it were the stadium swaying or him. gillium ran back a kick it was crazy.there was passionate fans from the start. we were brand new, it was 1967

hahaha... pure poetry right there, thanks much Tom.

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Mom and Dad were barely getting by; Dad managed a local industrial supply business...

They get invited by some people on a "business trip" to watch the Saints in Tulane Stadium; weather was cold/nasty so they left with their hosts...

While arriving at a restaurant, Antoine's or one of the old line restaurants, there was a big commotion; Dempsey had just kick the then longest field goal in NFL history to beat the Lions...

My parents hosts told my parents they were only making one mistake today; they eventually helped Dad establish his business and he did well for thirty years till he past away...

You are not serious. That is right out of Forrest Gump, JP. You cant make that kind of stuff up.

Well, already this thread is online gold. Remember who started it.

03-07-2011, 10:05 PM	#1
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03-08-2011, 06:51 AM	#2
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Originally Posted by 44Champs 1) Fans stomping on the metal bleachers in unison while chanting "Block that kick, block that kick". Damn that stadium would get loud! Man!!! If we're still doing renovations in the Dome-- people, this is a must. Forget the amenities, I want stompable bleachers! Originally Posted by 44Champs 2) The beer vendors wearing Dixie Jet Packs and watching them pour and drink beer straight from the hand-held spigot Why??? Why do we not still have this??? some namby pamby rule, I'm sure. This is outstanding. Originally Posted by 44Champs 3) I remember thinking Archie Manning was the next best thing to Superman out on the field Archie is getting a whole thread to himself here soon. I think Archie got forgotten during our SB year, and I think its time to give him the love. Originally Posted by foreverfan It was December 10, 1972 New England Patroits game. Jim Plunkett was in his 2nd year as QB of the Pats. This was my 1st actual Saints game and I was 14. Cool stuff, FF. That guy deserved his SB ring, which he didnt get till 12 years afterward. Originally Posted by foreverfan I got to see Plunkett up close. He was actually much uglier in person. and he was one ugly mo'. Good thing he was a QB, or he'd never have found a lady. Kind of like musicians, huh Strato? Originally Posted by foreverfan Personally, I think the dome can't be beat. I love the fact that it's indoors and you don't have the heat, rain, sun, wind all of which means that you are sitting on an aluminum bench without a back. Wait, did those aluminum benches have any more butt room than my Terrace seat? I dont know, FF, I sure would like stompable bleachers. Originally Posted by foreverfan Plus the dome has easier traffic flow around it. never thought about that. wow. I probably wouldnt get back to Houston till 3am. great post, thanks! Originally Posted by st thomas i was there on the opening of the saints game i was 9 or 10. my old man was well looped and i did'nt know if it were the stadium swaying or him. gillium ran back a kick it was crazy.there was passionate fans from the start. we were brand new, it was 1967 hahaha... pure poetry right there, thanks much Tom. Originally Posted by jeanpierre Mom and Dad were barely getting by; Dad managed a local industrial supply business... They get invited by some people on a "business trip" to watch the Saints in Tulane Stadium; weather was cold/nasty so they left with their hosts... While arriving at a restaurant, Antoine's or one of the old line restaurants, there was a big commotion; Dempsey had just kick the then longest field goal in NFL history to beat the Lions... My parents hosts told my parents they were only making one mistake today; they eventually helped Dad establish his business and he did well for thirty years till he past away... You are not serious. That is right out of Forrest Gump, JP. You cant make that kind of stuff up. Well, already this thread is online gold. Remember who started it.