Published on Saturday, February 06, 2010
By Daily Bulletin Staff Writer
MIAMI - Drew Brees had done his homework, as usual.
Brees, asked what he thought about the New Orleans Saints' use of the fleur-de-lis on their helmets and uniforms, responded with a brief history lesson.
He rehashed how Louisiana had adopted the symbol when it was a French colony and said the fleur-de-lis (flower of the lily) was a symbol of the French monarchy at the time.
"So much of New Orleans' culture comes from the time when we were under French rule," said Brees, who grew up in Austin, Texas. "It's a big part of what New Orleans is all about.
"So when you look at that symbol it is the symbol of the city. It's just like when you look at the American flag, when you sing the National Anthem and you stare at it. It makes you well up with pride. When we see the fleur-de-lis, it makes us well up with pride."
His explanation exemplified why Brees himself has become a source of pride among New Orleanians for his work on and off the field
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