Saints Primary Logo
The New Orleans Saints have existed as an NFL franchise for 55 years. This franchise is defined by such great figures as Drew Brees, Archie Manning, Willie Roaf, and legendary coach Sean Payton. It is only right that the fans of “Who Dat Nation” have a page on which they can examine the history of their team’s main identifier.
One can immediately find the common denominator in all of the Saints logos if one takes a simple look into the logo history of the New Orleans Saints. It is the fleur-de-lis.
The fleur de lis represents the city of New Orleans. Additionally, it is also associated with the French monarchy.
For the majority of this franchise’s existence, the primary logo of the New Orleans Saints has been a black fleur-de-lis with a white outline. The rest of the team’s fleur-de-lis logos are in brighter and bolder colors. The logo’s current gold-colored fleur-de-lis can be seen as a complete 180 from its original logo offering.
2017 - Present
Old gold fleur-de-lis with multiple black and white outlines. Shade of old gold altered slightly for the 2017 season.
2012 - 2016
Old gold, black, and white fleur-de-lis. Lighter shade of old gold altered slightly for 2012.
2002 - 2011
Old gold, black, and white fleur-de-lis. Shade of old gold altered slightly for 2002.
2000 - 2001
The new logo for the Saints made its debut in 2000. The modern black fleur logo is bolder and more compact than its predecessor. It features a black, white, and black outline to enhance the design.
1967 - 1999
The team’s logo is a fleur-de-lis a symbol of the City of New Orleans and of France’s Royal Family, which included the House of Bourbon.