re: Alltime Saints Jersey # Countdown to First Preseason Game

In the teens!!!

# 19




Everyone knows Tom Dempsey. Only played for the Saints for two years, but is most well known for his record setting 63 yard field goal, kicked in the final seconds to give the New Orleans Saints a 19–17 win over the Detroit Lions on November 8, 1970 at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans. It's still a record, but has been tied twice. Once by Jason Elam (at Mile High Stadium in Denver) the other by Sebastian Janikowski (at Mile High in Denver).



#19 Guido Albert Merkens, Jr. - Talk about a throw back. Primarily a punt return specialist. During his tenure with the Saints, he served as the third-string quarterback, holder for field goals, special teams player, punt return specialist, with occasional time as a wide receiver and safety.

Career Stats for the Saints: (1980-1985)
~ 20 compeltions on 52 attempts for 213 yards and 2 touchdowns.
~ 32 receptions for 519 yards and 2 touchdowns.
~ 13 rushing attempts for 43 yards.
~ 3 kick returns and 1 punt return.
~ 4 punts for 144 yards.
~ 4 fumble recoveries and 1 blocked punt.


But I'm going with one of my favorite players!
Devery Henderson #19






Homegrown Louisiana kid who grew up in Opelousas, LA, played for LSU (Caught the bluegrass miracle pass and won a National Championship) and has played for the Saints for 8 years after being drafted by the black and gold in the second round in 2004.

Devery has started 67 games and has 223 receptions for 4061 yards and 19 touchdowns. He has 17 rushing attempts for 106 yards and 1 touchdown. He also has 4 punt returns and 6 kick off returns.