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| Edwards reelected for his second term as governor of Louisiana. | John G. Schwegmann of Schwegmann Brothers Giant Super Market is elected to the state Public Service Commission. | St. Augustine High School celebrates as the first school in the state to winn a state football championship with a 15-0 record. | Ernie Hefferle becomes the fourth Saints coach. His one year term ends with a 1-7-0 record, his only win coming against Atlanta. Super Bowl IX at Tulane Stadium: The Steelers defeat the Minnesota Vikings 16-6 Super Dome opens putting New Orleans back in the national sports spotlight. The dome also attracts business to the city and provides a building boost to the downtown area. Sept. 8 First college game in the Superdome Grambling vs. Alcorn St. Sept. 28 First NFL game Saints lose to Cincinnati by 21-0. October 24. First NBA game in SuperDome New Orleans Jazz beats Detroit Pistons 106. December 31 First Sugar Bowl in the SuperDome Alabama 13 - Penn State 6. |
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