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Countdown to New Orleans Saints Kickoff: A History of No. 19

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The New Orleans Saints are only 19 days away from a brand new season. The Saints will open their 2017 regular season on the road, with a Monday night contest against the Minnesota Vikings. Canal Street Chronicles continues our march towards opening day as well. Today we look back at some of the Saints players who have worn the No. 19.

Dempsey began his football career with the New Orleans Saints in 1969. Of course, most know Dempsey for his 63-yard field goal conversion to defeat the Detroit Lions on the game's final play during a game in 1970, an NFL record that stood until Matt Prater kicked a 64-yarder in 2013 (that Mile High climate though).