Now you can relive the Saints’ memorable 1974 season with this guide that explores the entire year game by game, from the stunning loss to the 49ers in Week 1 through the end-of-season defeat to San Francisco in the rematch, as told in the original newspaper stories.For a while, it looked like 1974 would mark the end of the Archie Manning era in the Big Easy. Manning struggled along with the rest of his team as rumors swirled that he would be dealt to help jumpstart a rebuilding process. Archie stayed, of course, and he and the Saints had some highlights along the way, including a pair of wins over the hated Falcons, a major upset of the powerful Rams and another stunner against the playoff-bound Cardinals. All of the highs and lows from the exciting season are here. A full recap and box score from every game is included, so you can follow the exploits of John North’s bunch as it continued its fight for respectability.As an added bonus, links to many video highlights are included to add more depth to the story of the 1974 Saints. Whether you are a die-hard Saints fan or an NFL history buff, you will enjoy this look back at the 1974 New Orleans Saints.
