Saints uniforms are Classics, but what about black helmets?
 

This morning, Jeff Duncan wrote about the classic pedigree of the Saints' uniforms, but noted the one-time addition of a black helmet worn in preseason games in the 1969 season, would bolster an already significant NFL wardrobe.

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In 1969, then-owner John Mecom trotted out black helmets for the Saints' preseason games. Players loved the new look. There was only one problem. Mecom forgot or failed to register the new uniforms with the NFL. The league's entire merchandise line reflected the Saints' gold helmets. Thus, NFL officials League officials forced the Saints to ditch the new look and the black helmets became a popular footnote in team lore.

My guess is if black helmets worn with all-black jerseys and pants would be wildly popular with fans, as well as players. Merchandise sales - Music to Benson's ears - would soar.

Sean Payton has talked about finding ways to maximize the Saints' home-field advantage. Can you imagine the buzz in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome if the Saints took the field in all-black uniforms for a big Monday or Sunday night game?

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Re: Black helmets for the New Orleans Saints: What you're saying
 

Replicate the Failclowns. No thanks.

Re: Black helmets for the New Orleans Saints: What you're saying
 

Finally! The all black I mentioned. Black everything, gold trim.

Re: Black helmets for the New Orleans Saints: What you're saying
 

The Saints wore black helmets 2 decades before the Falcons.

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Re: Black helmets for the New Orleans Saints: What you're saying
 

I have been screaming for them for years. I think they are totally badass. Didn't they use them in preseason back in the 70's?

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Re: Black helmets for the New Orleans Saints: What you're saying
 

I'd like to see the Saints add a carbon fiber look to their helmets - sinilar to the seahawks. It would be bada$$ in either gold or black

Re: Black helmets for the New Orleans Saints: What you're saying
 

Why mess with a good thing, is all I can say.

Re: Black helmets for the New Orleans Saints: What you're saying
 

Me & you both the wait is over