Former Purdue quarterback and Big Ten icon Drew Brees was inducted into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame on Thursday. He enjoyed a 15-year career with the Saints, winning a Super Bowl and a pair of NFL Offensive Player of the Year honors.
Legendary Purdue quarterback Drew Brees was officially inducted into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame on Thursday. The honor comes after an incredible 15-year career with the organization.
The former Boilermaker's career took off in New Orleans, where he spent the remainder of his career . In addition to the accolades, Brees was also a seven-time passing yards leader, a six-time completion percentage leader and led the NFL in touchdown passes four times.Brees said "And that's why I feel like this organization has always been the standard-bearer and setter for all of professional sports when it comes to the connection that a team has with its community. And I think we recognized that very quickly back in 2006, when we first arrived here. We hoped that we would be able to make an impact, not just on the field, but off the field. Never in of our wildest dreams could have, imagined that it would be 15 years.
Brees led Purdue to a Big Ten championship during the 2000 campaign, finishing with an 8-4 record, including a 6-2 mark in conference play. The Boilermakers reached the Rose Bowl for the first time since 1967.
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