Tom Benson New Orleans Saints Timeline
May 31, 1985 – Tom Benson purchases New Orleans Saints.
Jan. 14, 1986 – Jim Finks is hired by Benson as president/general manager.
Jan. 28, 1986 – Jim Mora is hired as head coach.
Dec. 27, 1987 – With a 33-24 win over Green Bay, the Saints close out the regular season at 12-3, the franchise’s first winning record and would go on to play in their first playoff game the following week.
Jan. 3, 1988 – Saints play in their first playoff contest vs. Minnesota.