After 20 years in Rivertown, Kenner, the Saints Hall of Fame Museum has temporarily relocated to Gate B on the Plaza Level of the Louisiana Superdome. The museum is open on game days free of charge to New Orleans Saints season ticket holders and is available for group tours during the week by calling (504) 471-2154.
The Saints Hall of Fame has brand new exhibits and memorabilia covering the entire history of the New Orleans Saints from the awarding of and formation of the franchise to the present. Fans can review a time line tracing the history of the team through the years, enjoy the Saints Theater with highlight films from every season in team history, check out the lockerroom display, the broadcast studio, the great moments in Saints history video, the actual playing surface on the floor of the Superdome, updated standings boards, the all-time team display, and the Hall of Honors with all of the busts and portraits of previously inducted Saints Hall of Famers.
The Saints Hall of Fame opened on July 16, 1988 in Rivertown, Kenner and was the vision and creation of Aaron Broussard. Expansions in size came in 1992 and in January of 2004. The Superdome location opening occurred in conjunction with the Saints vs. Carolina game on October 7, 2007. The Saints Hall of Fame Museum is open at 10 AM on game days and remains open until 30 minutes after the completion of each home game.
The 2007 Saints Hall of Fame Weekend (Nov. 2-4) inlcudes the annual Induction Luncheon at the New Orleans Airport Hilton in Kenner on Friday, November 2 at noon with former Saints defensive end Joe Johnson to be inducted and New Orleans Saints fans set to receive the Joe Gemelli Fleur De Lis award for their tremendous support in 2006. Tickets are $40 per person of $400 per table of ten. For more information, download the order form on this website and return it to the Saints Hall of Fame at 415 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA 70062 or call (504) 471-2154.
On Saturday, November 3, the All Saints Night Gala is set from 6 PM-10 PM at the Rivertown Exhibition Hall (Saints Hall of Fame Annex) at 415 Williams Blvd. in Rivertown, Kenner. The event features food from 20 restaurants and is attended by New Orleans Saints alumni from around the country as well as Coach Sean Payton and prominent members of the New Orleans Saints organization. The cost is $50 per person. For more information, download the order form on this website and return it to the Saints Hall of Fame at 415 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA 70062 or call (504) 471-2154. The weekend concludes with an appearance by Joe Johnson at the Saints Hall of Fame Museum at the Superdome from 10 AM-11 AM, introductions of all alumni on the field in a pre-game ceremony, and a ceremony honoring Joe Johnson at halftime of the New Orleans Saints vs. Jacksonville Jaguars contest.
The Saints Hall of Fame also has an annual Celebrity Golf Classic at Chateau Golf and Country Club in Kenner in the spring and is part of the annual Saints Appreciation Party at Impastato's Restaurant in Metairie in the fall. Established by and for New Orleans Saints fans, the Saints Hall of Fame Museum is a 501-C3 non-profit corporation with a board of directors which oversees the operation of the facility and its policies. While the Saints Hall of Fame Museum is not directly affiliated with the New Orleans Saints, the Saints Hall of Fame works very closely in partnership with the New Orleans Saints to create a positive, memorable experience for Saints fans young and old.
For more information on the Saints Hall of Fame, call (504) 471-2154.
SAINTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
1988--Archie Manning (QB) and Danny Abramowicz (WR)
1989--Tommy Myers (S) and Tom Dempsey (K)
1990--Billy Kilmer (QB)
1991--Derland Moore (DT) and Tony Galbreath (RB)
1992--George Rogers (RB), Jake Kupp (G), and John Hill (C)
1993--Joe Federspiel (LB)
1994--Jim Finks (GM) and Henry Childs (TE)
1995--Bob Pollard (DE) and Doug Atkins (DE)
1996--Dave Whitsell (DB) and Dave Waymer (DB)
1997--Rickey Jackson (LB) and Stan Brock (T)
1998--Dalton Hilliard (RB) and Sam Mills (LB)
1999--Bobby Hebert (QB) and Eric Martin (WR)
2000--Vaughan Johnson (LB) and Pat Swilling (LB)
2001--Hoby Brenner (TE) and Jim Wilks (DE)
2002--Jim Mora (Coach) and Frank Warren (DE)
2003--Wayne Martin (DE) and Jim Dombrowski (G/T)
2004--Rueben Mayes (RB) and Steve Sidwell (Ast. Coach)
**2005--No induction due to Hurricane Katrina**
2006--Joel Hilgenberg (C/G)
2007--Joe Johnson (DE)
JOE GEMELLI FLEUR DE LIS AWARD (awarded annually to a person who has contributed to the betterment of the New Orleans Saints organization or who has contributed to the New Orleans Saints)
1989--Al Hirt
**1990--Joe Gemelli**(award named after him from this point forward)
1991--Dave Dixon
1992--Charlie Kertz
1993--Wayne Mack
1994--Erby Aucoin
1995--Aaron Broussard
1996--Marie Knutson
1997--Angela Hill
1998--Joe Impastato
1999--Frank Warren
2000--Bob Remy
2001--Peter "Champ" Clark
2002--Dean Kleinschmidt
2003--Jim Fast
2004--Bob Roesler
**2005--No inductee due to Hurricane Katrina
2006--Buddy Diliberto
2007--New Orleans Saints fans
SAINTS HALL OF FAME BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Ken Trahan--General Manager/Chairman of the Board
Joe Impastato--President
Aaron Broussard--Vice President
Marie Knutson--Vice President
Joe Wendryhoski--Vice President
Denise G. Trahan--Secretary
Gordon Linge--Museum Designer
DIRECTORS
Chris Aubert--Aubert Law Firm
Chris Bennett--Bennett's Camera
Charles Breaux--Touchdown Club
Tim Coulon--LSED
Danna Doucet--Doucet & Doucet Brothers/Regeneration
Bobby Ezell--Shell Oil
Jim Fast--Jefferson Parish
Craig Galatas--Capitol One Bank
Greg Gibson--Hooters of Louisiana
Michael Hebert--New Orleans Saints
Mary-Sharon Howland--City of Kenner
Blaine Kern, Jr.--Mardi Gras Productions
Olin Kropog--Cox Communications
Danny McMyne--Dockside Seafood & Oyster Bar
Craig Mouney--Embassy Suites-New Orleans
Ed Muniz--Mayor/City of Kenner
Mike Nicoll--Nicoll's Limousines
Doug Rhodes--Entergy-New Orleans
Mike Stanfield--New Orleans Saints
CHAIRMAN OF SAINTS HALL OF FAMERS
Archie Manning
ADVISORY BOARD
Dennis Lauscha
Rita Benson LeBlanc
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