On Nov 29, 1987, courtesy of a 20-16 victory over Pittsburgh at Three Rivers Stadium, the New Orleans Saints ensured the first winning season in franchise history.
In actuality, the franchise’s biggest victory occurred two years, eight months and 17 days earlier. Because when Tom Benson reached an agreement to buy the Saints from John Mecom, Jr., on March 12, 1985, the fortunes of the franchise changed.
From there, the Saints began an ascent that was unparalleled in franchise history and helped propel Benson to a status of being the owner of one of the NFL’s most successful teams during his tenure.