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The Saints came home after Katrina. What happened next changed New Orleans

Fans arrived early at the stadium ahead of a matchup between New Orleans and Las Vegas, with some young supporters making a beeline for the Rebirth monument. That bronze landmark commemorates a famous blocked punt by Steve Gleason against Atlanta, which occurred during the franchise's emotional return to the arena following Hurricane Katrina.

Longtime local sports journalist Ro Brown noted that the iconic play signifies much more than a single athletic moment, serving as a powerful symbol of recovery for the entire community after the devastating Category 3 storm struck the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005. The disaster caused massive destruction and 1,833 deaths, leaving an enduring global impact that still resonates deeply with followers of the team across generations.

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