J.R. Smith of the Cleveland Cavaliers made one of the all-time worst blunders in professional sports history last week at the end of Game 1 of the NBA finals. Fans of the New Orleans Saints could instantly relate, after the way that their team's 2017 ended in the divisional playoffs. Much like the Cavaliers, their beloved franchise has it's own history of mind-blowing errors beyond just these two postseason gaffes. Today, Canal Street Chronicles resumes our offseason series of 'Triumphs and Tragedies' by looking back at one of those unforgettable blunders.
THE RIVER CITY RELAY
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The date was December 21, 2003, and the New Orleans Saints would travel to Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, FL to play the Jacksonville Jaguars in week 16 of the NFL season.