Dr. Saer served as the first team physician and orthopedist for the New Orleans Saints, joining the franchise at its inception in 1967, according to a Nov. 11 news release.
In addition to serving as team physician for the Saints, Dr. Saer was a member of the AFL-NFL Professional Football Trainers and Physicians Association and the Southern Orthopedic Specialists.
Dr. Saer was the Saints’ team physician for 24 years, the release said.
