Dr. Ken Saer dies at 94

Orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Ken Saer, MD, passed away at age 94.

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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.

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