Former New Orleans Saints stars and New Orleans natives Tyrone Hughes and Michael Lewis were inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame, while SMG Senior Vice President Doug Thornton received the Joe Gemelli Fleur De Lis award on Friday, Oct. 30 at Chateau Country Club.
New Orleans Saints President Dennis Lauscha gave opening remarks for the 27th annual Saints Hall of Fame Induction luncheon.
Former Saints player J.J. McCleskey presented the video tribute to Tyrone Hughes.
“Tyrone was just so electrifying we had a song we always sung with Tyrone, ‘just give the ball to Tyrone Hughes,’ McCleskey said introducing Hughes, “he was always prepared.